The Folk of Gloucester, the community, events and exhibition space is holding a folk festival on the 16th of September. The “Folk at the Folk” festival is bringing together over 25 different song, music and dance acts from around the county and beyond. There will also...
The future of Gloucester's finest range of Tudor, timber framed buildings has been assured following it's sale by the City Council. After five years of negotiations, the former Folk and Regimental museums at 99-103, Westgate Street have been acquired by Gloucester...
Join us at The Ideas Agency for a high-energy innovation event on Friday 21 April at Gloucester Brewery (with as much pizza as you can eat!) in support of childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish. We want to invite you and your team to a in-person workshop where...
Visit Britain are offering a selection of free business recovery webinars - Register for VisitBritain's free Business Recovery Webinars to help you get back on track following the Coronavirus pandemic. You will receive: Free webinar programme with insight and advice...
The Growth Hub hosts a range of workshops and courses, run by Gloucestershire experts, to upskill you and your team and help you plan for recovery. ONE-TO-ONE: How to get your business through the current crisis and prepare to be successful 25th November...
The Growth Hub is releasing a new grant scheme to Gloucestershire businesses that have been affected by the Covid pandemic. The cash injection is designed to help them get back on their feet through digital means. Applications open at 10.00 a.m. Thursday 1st July....
Calling all businesses! It’s time to get on board with the Gloucester Gift Card! The UK gift card market is a £5.6 billion industry which is experiencing double-digit growth year on year. An increasing amount of this money is now being spent online. Miconex are...
Business support body Gloucester BID launches its campaign to vote yes in the run up to a second term ballot. BID, which stands for Business Improvement District, is an independent, business-led and funded body. Gloucester BID operates within Gloucester city centre...
This programme offers local businesses the unique chance to get up close to this remarkable building, and WSP Solicitors has become the first to join As well as being a place of worship, a world-famous heritage site, an iconic landmark and a charity, Gloucester...
This weekend will be another bumper schedule for events in Gloucester. From heritage days, guest appearances and flower shows to dragon boat racing, coffee concert and Eurovision events! On Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May, the National Association of Flower...
Independent businesses are so important. They are the personality in any place and bring to life the diversity of the city! Independents account for around 65% of the approximately 290,000 retail outlets in the UK and are at the heart of local communities throughout...
Hundreds of nominations were received for Gloucester businesses in the search for the UK’s favourite local business, including a gift shop, a book shop, a bakery and a café Gloucester residents have shown their love for local in a national competition to find the UK’s...
Eastgate, Gloucester’s popular city centre shopping destination will be a focal point this winter for the launch of the city’s NEW Community Awards! The Community Awards have been developed to recognize and reward inspiring individuals who have made positive...
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...
In its third year, the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology, starting this weekend and continuing until the 30th of July, is a city-wide event that encourages visitors and residents to explore the city and gain a greater appreciation of what lies beneath. Steeped in...
There are now over 60 fantastic businesses that accept the Gloucester Gift Card! The gift card acts as a local currency, keeping spend with in Gloucester and promoting the different retail, hospitality and leisure businesses that accept it as a form of payment....
Over the last 6 months the number of businesses that accept the Gloucester Gift Card increased to over 70 businesses. Along with the number of businesses increasing, there has been a huge jump in sales of the gift card too, with nearly £6000 worth of Gloucester Gift...
Background InformationThe Gloucester Gift Card was launched in November 2019 by Gloucester BID for the Gloucester BID members. Gloucester BID are covering all the set up and operation costs for the project on behalf of members. The cards operate on a swipe system so...
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,...
Over the last 10 months the number of businesses that accept the Gloucester Gift Card has doubled and there are now nearly 60 businesses involved. Along with the number of businesses increasing, there has been a huge jump in sales of the gift card too, with over £2000...
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