It’s been less than six months since 87% of businesses overwhelmingly voted to establish the Gloucester BID (Gloucester Business Improvement District). It is already showing successes, reducing instances of low level crime and helping increase footfall during the busy...
Some incredibly exciting things are happening in Gloucester this summer 2021 – from the return of popular festivals and events to exploring the city like you never have before. With popular festivals and events returning, more restrictions being lifted and venues...
We’re fast approaching the May half-term school holidays, plus another bank holiday, and Gloucester city centre will be a hive of activity for children of all ages! Don your gown, fix your crown and get selfie ready on the throne fit for a King or Queen at Gloucester...
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...
Come and discover your local independent businesses this Independents Week 1-7 July. Local businesses need your support more than ever and are pulling out all the stops to show you the wonderful array of products, services and experiences they offer while doing their...
The 23rd of April is St George's Day where many people in the UK celebrate a knight slaying a dragon. To redress the balance, join us for the Dragon's Redemption! A fantasy art signing event at 14 Gifts in Gloucester. Anne Stokes will be in the shop from 12 until 3pm...
The Gloucester BID, with the support of Gloucester Culture Trust, is seeking to commission 12 artists to design and illustrate 12 5ft reindeers, that will be part of the Runaway Reindeer Trail this winter in Gloucester. Gloucester BID is giving you the chance to...
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!...
ARTISTS of all ages and abilities are being invited to take part in painting competitions as Art in the City returns to Gloucester this July. The free event, on Saturday 30 July, will feature two ‘Plein Air’ painting competitions. One category for artists and one for...
The Pelican will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in June this year. Landlord, Mike Hall, is hosting a beer festival on 9th-11th June which will have 35 real ales, 20 traditional ciders, 8 craft kegs. Live music, ice creams, authentic curry, pork rolls. Entry is...
Bright Nights, the illuminating family festival brightening up the dark nights, returns this Easter. The popular programme organised by Gloucester City Council working with Gloucester BID and partners across the city is set to entertain over the Easter break....
Gloucester Business Improvement District is inviting the Gloucestershire business community to a rare, and exciting, opportunity to obtain one of twelve unique and vibrant sculptures and be the envy of their peers in their upcoming auction! Standing at 6ft tall, the...
In celebration of International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March, the Museum of Gloucester is launching a new initiative to showcase the contributions of local Gloucester women in everyday life. The project will feature portraits of 100 heroic women taken by 100 women...
Visit Gloucester are excited to announce their Summer Campaign, My Gloucester Passport, all the details of the campaign can be found in the attached sponsorship pack. Gloucester Summer Passport Sponsorship Pack Participants will receive a passport, this a loyalty...
The first weekend of July sees the return of UK Indie Day, 2nd-3rd July. If you're an indie business in Gloucester - please fill in the form and we'll create a celebration page! For more information on how retailers and shoppers can get involved, please follow this...
Guess the weight and enter on Eastgate Shopping Centre's website for the chance to win it! 🥚⚖️ 📍 Come and take a look at the giant Easter egg next to JD Sports and see if you can guess the weight! Competition closes at 9am on the 19th April and a winner will be...
Westgate Street will this week play host to a unique light installation celebrating the history of architecture as part of Gloucester’s Bright Nights Festival and the Cathedral Quarter High Street Heritage Action Zone. Windows Through Time will see a series of windows...
How much do you know about Historic Westgate Street? Take part in the Westgate Quiz and you could win a £25 Gloucester Gift Card. Visit your local Westgate pubs and restaurants for clues! Quiz Link: https://forms.office.com/r/xfF6RN59Ph
Centuries have passed since Napoléon Bonaparte branded Britain ‘a nation of shopkeepers’, yet the term – originally intended as an insult, revealed a truth that continues to be a source of national pride - small businesses form the backbone to our economy. As the...
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall will play host to the next Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast on Wednesday 26th September 2018. Hosted by Ian Mean, Director of the Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce, this event welcomes a range of businesses...
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