When & Where 13 Feb 2025, 16:30 – 19 Feb 2025, 19:00 Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP, UK About the event Twist and shape glowing light sculptures in Kings Square. Twist and Shine by Kaleider is a beautiful landscape of interactive light sculptures. They are made...
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Building Futures – A Resettlement Event
February 13th 2025 10am to 1pm at GL1 NHS Gloucestershire are holding an event called Building Futures, supporting people from Ukraine & other countries who have chosen to work and live their lives in the UK. They have invited over 300 people, many of whom are...
Gloucester awarded for City Safer Status
Gloucester’s City Protection Officers (CPOs) have gained awards for their work to provide a safer place for those who work, study, live and shop in the city. The Impact Awards by the Gloucestershire Constabulary and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner...
Gloucester awarded Purple Flag for fifth year in a row
Gloucester has once again taken home the coveted Purple Flag National safety award. The accolade which celebrates places that provide a diverse, safe and welcoming night out has been awarded to the city for the fifth year in a row. Like the Blue Flag for beaches or...
Gloucester has once again been awarded the Purple Flag
Gloucester has once again been awarded the Purple Flag national safety award which recognises places that provide a diverse, safe and welcoming night out. The city received the prestigious award for the first time last year and has now been awarded the accolade for...
Gloucester’s nightlife wins international award!
Gloucester joins vibrant night-time destinations around the world including places in Australia, New Zealand and Sweden, by winning the coveted Purple Flag It’s the sixth time the city has won the Purple Flag award for its evening and night-time economy which is...
Local air ambulance charity called to almost 300 more people in record-breaking year
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in 2024. The specialist crew responded to 2,272 people in urgent need of critical care — an increase of around 15% compared to 2023. Since the charity incepted in 2007,...
Rotary@Kingsholm proud of a Successful Public Access Defib Campaign For the City of Gloucester
In a perfect world, you would always be within 3 minutes of an accessible defibrillator. However, when Bernard Dunkley took over as President of Rotary@Kingsholm in 2023, he saw Gloucester falling very short on national tables. Rotary@Kingsholm has always been a club...
The Ask for Angela Scheme: A Vital Safety Initiative for Gloucester
In today’s world, personal safety is a top priority for many, particularly when socialising or enjoying a night out. The Ask for Angela scheme, which has been adopted by various cities across the UK, provides a discreet and effective way for individuals to seek help...
Waving the purple flag for safe nights
Gloucester could soon be joining neighbours Cheltenham and Bristol in being recognised with a national safety award. The Purple Flag is awarded to cities or towns that show that they have a safe and thriving night-time economy, based on the following criteria:...