GLOUCESTER BID NEWS
A Guide to Entertaining & Dining in Gloucester this Winter
Gloucester BID have called upon valued partners around the city to create ‘Winter in Gloucester’, an entertainment and dining guide for the winter period. Helping you to plan and make wonderful memories with friends, family and colleagues. This winter there are some...
Gift unbeatable local choice to your people – now with no fee!
Christmas is on its way, and you can now effortlessly reward your people AND show your support for local with digital Town & City Gift Cards! Brand new technology - introduced this October - allows your organisation to distribute Gloucester digital e-card Gift...
Funding Launched In Gloucester To Support Local People To Get Creative
Two funding pots held by Gloucester City Council worth a combined £77,000 have launched to support people and organisations in Gloucester to create, take part in and experience high quality creative activities and events next year between April 2025 and March 2026....
Winners of the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024 revealed
The winners of the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024 have been revealed at a black tie gala event at the city’s Guildhall. Showcasing the very best that the city has to offer, from its businesses, charities and organisations to the individuals that help make it...
The ‘quay’ to local shopping in Gloucester
Gloucester Quays have replaced their existing gift card with their city’s local gift card. Over 160 businesses now accept the Gloucester Gift Card, which is designed to drive footfall and encourage local spending. Gloucester Quays, is now accepting the city’s local...
Wellbeing this Winter with Prosperity Holistics at Gloucester Quays
Embrace Winter Wellness: Give the Gift of Health with Prosperity Holistics Winter is a time for cozy moments and celebration, but it can also bring seasonal stress, low energy, and health challenges. This year, Prosperity Holistics invites you to prioritise the...
Men’s Mental Health Workshop 25th November 2024 12:30
Join us for a workshop dedicated to empowering men to take charge of their mental wellbeing. Gain practical tools and tips to help you speak about mental health with comfort and confidence. Learn how to become more aware of your feelings, understand them, and address...
GLOUCESTER SAYS ‘CHEERS’ TO THE 2024 BIG PUB PUSH
Gloucester’s Big Pub Push is back, bigger and better, to celebrate the city’s rich and varied venues. Pubs are so much more than simply a place to drink, and the Big Pub Push - returning after a successful introduction in 2023 - seeks to shine a spotlight on our...
Mi Rewards loyalty programme relaunches in Gloucester with focus on exclusive local offers
Led by Gloucester Business Improvement District, Mi Rewards now features a variety of local offers, such as money off products and services, free experiences and discounted gift cards. A city loyalty programme has relaunched following a major update as part of a...
UK’s Favourite Local Business 2024 competition is now open!
Do you know an amazing local business? Then it’s time to vote for them to be the UK’s Favourite Local Business 2024! The Gloucester Gift Card has teamed up with Town & City Gift Cards on a fantastic new national competition - UK’s Favourite Local Business 2024!...
Exciting Festival Brings Americana Music Back to City Centre Venues
Following its success last year, the Gloucester Americana Festival is back this weekend and will be better than before! With more locations across the city, the Americana Music Festival will be heard far and wide during the weekend of 4th & 5th October, so save...
Gloucester BID recruits for an Event Lead to join the team
Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking a highly motivated and organised Event Lead to join our team. The Event Lead will be responsible for planning, developing, organising, and executing a wide range of events. BID events will range from ‘pop-up’...
Lions at Large Trail
We are delighted to be supporting Lions at Large, a spectacular public art event taking place from July – September 2025. Over 30 large Lion sculptures will be designed and painted by local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich history, culture and diversity....
Wellbeing for Managers – October 10th – 2 Hour Workshop
Gloucester Business Improvement District and Rener Wellbeing are bringing you an interactive workshop which will highlight, discuss and refresh Wellbeing in the Workplace. This 2 hour interactive virtual workshop will be run by expert workplace wellbeing consultants....
Finalists announced for the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024
Voting is now open to crown the winners of the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024! More than 400 nominations were received for the awards organised by Gloucester BID to champion all the city has to offer from its voluntary organisations to its regeneration projects and...
Design the Gloucester Folk Trail T-shirt 2025!
We are pleased to launch our first t-shirt design competition for Gloucester Folk Trail 2025. As a very creative city, young and old, we are looking forward to seeing what inspirational, original and exciting designs you come up with to help celebrate the Gloucester...
Safeguarding Your Business During Public Events
Advice from the National Business Crime Centre: At any large gathering there is the potential for a minority of people to use the event as an excuse to cause trouble. Occasionally, peaceful protests can escalate into violent and dangerous situations. Businesses may...
Advice for Preparing for and Responding to Potential Disruption, from Association of Town & City Management
“On the 29th July, a knife attack which led to the death of three children was followed by a misinformation campaign. The has lead to significant civil unrest and even riots in some towns and cities across the UK. Some of the disruption has been felt in town centres...
Artists of all Abilities Invited for Exciting City Centre Plein Air Fiesta!
A call-out is being made for artists of all abilities to join us for a creative day, ‘Plein Air painting competition and exhibition, with prizes! Are you a local budding artist and are you free on Saturday 17th August? If you are, then this will be the event for you!...
Journey to Planet Mars at Gloucester Cathedral this October
You are invited to experience the red planet like never before at Gloucester Cathedral this October, with the spectacular Mars: War and Peace artwork by Luke Jerram on display between 15 October – 3 November. Encounter the wonders of Planet Mars within the sacred...
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