GLOUCESTER BID NEWS
Gloucester Gift Card is what mums really want and need this Mother’s Day, according to research!
The poll with over 370 mums for the Gloucester Gift Card has revealed some of the key challenges faced by mums, from ‘mum guilt’ to worry and limited time. 77% of mums feel guilty about spending money on themselves. A new Mother’s Day campaign from Gloucester BID,...
Charity Super.Mkt to Open Debut Outlet Store at Gloucester Quays
Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on March 14th, introducing its popular ‘second-hand...
Join GWAAC at Gloucester Brewery for Cheltenham Festival Races and help keep your local Air Ambulance Flying!
To celebrate Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s (GWAAC) exciting collaboration with Gloucester Brewery on their new non-alcoholic IPA “Cheeky Chopper”, they’ll be getting together for the Cheltenham Festival Racing on 14 March. Come and watch the racing with GWAAC...
Ahoy, music lovers! Gloucester Tall Ships Festival Announces Massive Music Extravaganza for 2024
Gloucester Tall Ships, the bi-annual festival that celebrates the city’s global connections and vibrant maritime heritage has announced its biggest music line-up ever, which is set to electrify Gloucester Docks for three days over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, from...
Gloucester Docks Dredging Update – 1st February 2024
Below is the latest update from the Canal & River Trust on the dredging at Gloucester Docks: “The Canal & River Trust’s dredging programme at Gloucester Docks has continued at the start of 2024 with good progress being made ahead of the boating season and...
Thought-provoking sculpture buzzes into Gloucester
A thought-provoking sculpture is making a beeline for Gloucester from 16 – 20 February to spark discussions with young people about the dangers of weapons and violence, and to encourage people to become active bystanders. Made from weapons seized off the streets, this...
Thought-provoking sculpture buzzes into Gloucester
A thought-provoking sculpture is making a beeline for Gloucester from 16 – 20 February to spark discussions with young people about the dangers of weapons and violence, and to encourage people to become active bystanders. Made from weapons seized off the streets, this...
Business in Focus – No.76 Coffee & Confectionery
Nestled along London Road leading out of Gloucester city centre and just a short stroll from Gloucester Royal Hospital, you’ll find a gorgeous coffee shop at no. 76. Operated by Gloucester Charities Trust, the coffee shop is for the community, with income generated...
Sign up to accept the Gloucester Gift Card this month and your business could win £100!
Sign up to accept the Gloucester Gift Card this month and your business could win £100! Yes, simply register and sign up to accept the Gloucester Gift Card in January and you could win a £100 Gloucester Gift Card to treat your staff! It's free for Gloucester Business...
Mi Rewards: Let’s hear from some winners!
Yes - we've had an amazing 2023 with over 15 winners of Mi Rewards prizes. From tickets to the light show in Gloucester Cathedral, Luxmoralis, and a beautiful necklace from Bizarre to the reliable Gloucester Gift Card. Here's a few words from those who have won a...
Enhanced choice is on the cards as community café joins economy boosting city initiative
No.76, operated by Gloucester Charities Trust, now accepts the digital Gloucester Gift Card at its London Road community café. Customers can upload the digital gift card to digital wallets and pay using their phone. A community café is the latest business to join the...
Gloucester Cathedral launches new virtual tour
Created by locally based company, Virtual360toursglos, it uses modern technology to shed new light on this 1,000-year-old sacred space. The virtual tour is now available on the Cathedral’s website, allowing users to journey through almost every corner of this...
‘Keep spend local’ urge Gloucester firm as they share festive reward!
Staff will receive a £50 Gloucester Gift Card to spend at almost 100 local businesses. Gloucester firms can use the trivial benefits scheme to reward staff, tax free. Gloucester financial advisers Quayside Wealth Management is rewarding its team using the city’s local...
Shop Gloucester and Immerse Yourself in the Festive Feels this Christmas!
With less than four weeks to go until the BIG day, Gloucester BID asks the community to consider supporting local businesses in Gloucester this December. From hampers, jewellery and jumpers, to best sellers, crystals and gig tickets, Gloucester has a rich offering of...
Runaway Reindeers are on the loose in Gloucester!
Runaway Reindeers will be dashing all across Gloucester this Christmas as part of a magical, free art trail in the city centre. Twelve colourful, six-foot tall reindeer statues, all individually customised by brilliant local artists, will be scattered across the city...
Winter Warmer Campaign Calls Upon Gloucester Communities to Rally Around Crisis Fund
Gloucester BID is supporting the Nelson Trust’s Winter Warmer Campaign this year, by calling for donations to help be a lifeline this Christmas for individuals in need. The Winter Warmer Campaign is lead by the Nelson Trust who are urging communities to come together...
Green light for £11 million Greyfriars Quarter to transform Gloucester city centre
Plans for an ambitious new scheme that will transform Gloucester city centre have been given the green light with the news that it will receive £11 million of Levelling Up Funding. The bold new vision for a vibrant garden quarter in the heart of the city proposed by...
Things we love most about Christmas revealed as new ‘Win Your Dream Christmas’ competition launches in Gloucester!
The Win Your Dream Christmas competition gives people the chance to win a £1,000 Gloucester Gift Card. New research shows that our favourite thing about Christmas is the festive atmosphere with 40% of people saying it’s what they love most about the festive season....
Believe in Gloucester Awards Return for 2024 to Celebrate the City’s Businesses and Community Champions
Businesses across the city have come together to re-launch the Believe in Gloucester awards for 2024. Gloucester BID is bringing back the popular event for next year to help celebrate the city’s retailers, businesses, charities and community projects. There will be 15...
Project Solace – October Update
Here is the latest update on Project Solace from Adam Stevens, Street Aware Lead Officer, Gloucester "Just a quick update for you regarding the work that is still ongoing in the City regarding anti-social behaviour. Whilst the enhanced section of Operation Ebrius has...
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