GLOUCESTER BID NEWS
Volunteer Opportunities: Moomin 80 & Gloucester Refugee Week – A Celebration of Belonging
Help us create a joyful, inclusive celebration of community, diversity, and the 80th anniversary of the Moomins! Locations: Gloucester Docks, Gloucester Guildhall, Kings Square Dates: Friday 13th – Saturday 21st June 2025 No experience needed – full training provided!...
Gloucester to Celebrate the Spirit of Local with Independents Week 2025
Gloucester is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurship, creativity, and community pride as Independents Week 2025 returns from 30 June to 6 July. Organised by Gloucester BID, this week-long campaign shines a spotlight on the incredible independent...
Sixteenth Century Timber-Framed Townhouse in Gloucester Restored with £300K Historic England Grant
Repairs to the Grade-I listed 26 Westgate in Gloucester have been completed, aided by a £314,163 grant from Historic England. The timber-framed merchant’s house, dating back to the late 16th century, is the largest surviving historic timber-framed townhouse in the...
Discover Gloucester’s Hidden Treasures: Book a Civic Trust Guided Walk for Your Team
Are you looking for a unique and memorable team-building activity that also offers a dose of local culture and history? Why not step outside the office and into the rich heritage of Gloucester with a Civic Trust Guided Walk? Whether you're a small team or a larger...
🎓 Calling All Businesses!
Students are always looking for great deals — and your business could be their next favourite find.If you offer a student discount or special promotion, we want to hear from you! Submit your offer today and get featured where students are already searching for the...
The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe Announces Inaugural Jazz Festival This May
The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new musical celebration — the first-ever Jazz at The Pines festival, taking place from 1–3 May 2025. This exciting new event promises three unforgettable evenings of live jazz, with a must-see...
City Protection Officers: March 2025 Monthly Review
The City Protection Officers (CPOs) continue to make a tangible impact across the community, and the March 2025 report reflects their dedication to safety, visibility, and community engagement. During March, the CPO team responded to: 760 Store Visits – Supporting...
Cathedral Quarter Pop-Up Market Returns to Gloucester This April
Gloucester's vibrant Cathedral Quarter is set to host its much-anticipated Pop-Up Market this month, bringing together local artisans and crafters. This event offers residents and visitors an opportunity to explore unique, handcrafted products while supporting the...
Gloucester Food Dock Welcomes Its Twelfth Independent Eatery – Roots + Seeds Café and Kitchen
Officially opening their doors on the 8th of April, Gloucester Food Dock is excited to announce the arrival of Roots + Seeds, the latest independent eatery to join their thriving food destination. After establishing a successful restaurant in Cirencester, co-owners...
‘Support local and spoil mum’ this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday 30th March, and we’re encouraging everyone to ‘shop local’ to help boost Gloucester’s economy. A strong ‘support local’ message is being issued ahead of Mother’s Day on behalf of Gloucester businesses. The backers of the Gloucester...
Spring Newsletter – 2025
Gloucester City Safe and Gloucester BID Collaborate with Police and Partners for Business Crime Awareness Week
Gloucester City is proud to participate in the inaugural National Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRP) Awareness Week. Commencing on Monday, March 17th, this week-long initiative is designed to spotlight the pivotal role BCRPs play in tackling retail crime and...
End of Tax Year Call for Firms to ‘Make Unused Budgets Count’
Leaders are suggesting that organisations invest unused end of the tax year budgets in local gift cards for rewards, support and incentives. The Gloucester Gift Card can be spent in over 170 local businesses. As the end of the tax year approaches, organisations are...
The Festival of Archaeology Returns to Gloucester this Summer
The much-anticipated Festival of Archaeology returns to Gloucester in July 2025, promising an exciting programme of events celebrating the city’s rich and diverse history. Organised in partnership with a range of city centre venues and charities, the festival will...
🎨 Cathedral Quarter Makers Market – A Celebration of Creativity! 🏺
Calling All Artisans, Creators & Makers! Are you a passionate artisan, designer, or craftsperson? The Cathedral Quarter Makers Market is the perfect platform to showcase your work to a vibrant community of shoppers who love unique, handmade, and high-quality...
Independents Week – Blog – Support Small UK Gloucester
Gabrielle Faulkner-Aston, Support Small UK Gloucester As the local host for Support Small UK in Gloucester, I see first-hand just how many incredible independent businesses make up our community. Every day I am blown away by the passion, time, and love that are poured...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Norville Opticians
Norville Opticians, Eastgate Street We have been in the city centre from 1898 . We are an Independent Opticians in the City centre, offering the best patient care. We offer enhanced exams, highly qualified and experiences professional staff. We also offer some...
Gloucester History Festival – Spring Weekend
Elder Statesman Michael Heseltine Tells All Plus Art, Archaeology and Anglo-Saxons this Spring Former Deputy Prime Minister and Life Peer, Michael Heseltine, will share the inside story of Downing Street and his six decades in British politics when he appears at the...
City Protection Officers: February 2025 Monthly Review
The City Protection Officers (CPOs) continued their dedicated efforts throughout February 2025, ensuring safety and security for businesses, residents, and visitors. Their commitment to public welfare and crime prevention was evident as they handled a wide range of...
City Protection Officers: January 2025 Monthly Review
The City Protection Officers (CPOs) have had a highly active and impactful start to 2025, ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the city’s residents, businesses, and visitors. Throughout January, the CPO team managed a range of incidents, from shop-theft...