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...
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9/10 COMPANIES SAVE MONEY SEE HOW BEING A MEMBER OF GLOUCESTER BID CAN HELP CUT YOUR BUSINESS COSTS USING OUR PROFESIONAL ADVISOR. Justin Hudson, Manager of Butlers, Gloucester recently surveyed his business to find out how he could benefit from the service that will...
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...
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...
All Ages Invited to Giant Dance Flashmob for Kings Square Launch
Events group Strike A Light are bringing their own bit of flavour to the Kings Square launch party with a giant dance flash mob! The collaboration between Avant Garde Dance is inviting 100+ Gloucester residents, of all different ages and backgrounds to take part....
All Hands To The Pump –
A partnership of organisations including the Institute of Licensing, Best Bar None, Pubwatch, Purple Flag and others have worked together on an initiative to offer free training, webinars and resources to the licensed trade. The website is www.allhandstothepump.com....
Amazing offers are awaiting visitors to Gloucester city centre to celebrate Independents Week from July 1-7.
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...
And the winners are…
Hundred Heroines, the Gloucester based charity dedicated to celebrating women in photography, is delighted to announce the three winners of the Knife Angel Photography Competition. Congratulations to Annie Blick, Christine Smith and Paul Clark, whose entries showed...
Anne Stokes Art Signing Event at 14 Gifts
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...
Apple Day at The Folk of Gloucester
Enjoy a celebration of apples and Gloucestershire produce along with the history of one of Gloucester's favourite buildings this weekend. The national Apple Day this Saturday 22nd October is in its 32nd year at The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street. Once...
Armistice 2018 – World War One Centenary: Commemorative Services and Events at Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral announces a programme of services and events to mark Armistice 2018 and the Centenary of the end of World War One. The commemorations begin on Wednesday 17 October with the installation of “Poppyfall”, GCHQ’s giant waterfall of handmade poppies....
Artist Call Out!
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...
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!...
Artists of all abilities invited to paint as Art In The City returns to Gloucester
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...
ASB can now be reported online to Gloucestershire Police
A new way of reporting anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Gloucestershire has been introduced online. We've launched a new online tool that will make it easier for victims of ASB to report incidents. ASB covers a variety of unacceptable activity, such as vandalism,...
August 2021-October 2021 Updates
In case you missed this at the beginning of December here is our 3 month update for you to read and enjoy. Our focus and priorities on a Safer City, Attractive City, Supported City and Events and Campaigns are covered in this. Newletter single page view
Be careful: a new COVID-19 variant is spreading in some parts of England
The areas in which the new COVID-19 variant is spreading fastest are: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Given the increased risk of transmitting COVID-19, you should take particular caution when meeting anyone outside your...
Beer Festival – Celebrating 10 years at The Pelican Inn
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...
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...
Best Dressed Christmas Windows Winners!
Gloucester BID has announced the winners of their Best Dressed Christmas Window competition. The six lucky winners from across the city were chosen for the efforts staff have made to make the season bright! The competition, launched in November, celebrates...