GLOUCESTER BID NEWS
Dragon Boat Festival returns raising money for Young Gloucestershire and other local charities!
It’s May and teams are counting down to Sunday May, 12th and this years’ Dragon Boat Festival at Gloucester Docks. The charity event is once again organised by the Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn, and is set to see teams racing across the day aiming to be the top...
Gloucester Cathedral to celebrate past residents of Gloucester’s Westgate Street with special service
Gloucester Cathedral invites the community to celebrate the city’s rich heritage with a special service on Friday 26 April at 7pm to recognise and remember the contributions from past residents and employees of the city’s vibrant Westgate Street. Drawing to a close...
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Believe in Gloucester Awards
Calling all customers, eventgoers and charity supporters – Gloucester needs you! Nominations are now open for the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024 with categories honouring a range of different businesses, community projects and dedicated individuals. The awards are...
Business Community Given Rare Chance to Own Unique Local Art!
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...
Business call out for Tall Ship shop window art installations!
Gloucester BID is looking for 12 businesses in the BID area that are interested in having a themed piece of artwork installed and displayed on their window for the month of May. The business must have a street level window that is large enough for a piece of themed...
Callout for landlubber local artists me hearties!
Wanted for our Tall Ship shop window art installation for May, to help us deliver an exciting project for May 2024. The successful candidate will be asked to provide and deliver two parts of this project. Part one is to design 12 pirate and/or tall ship designs or...
Enjoy the awe and wonder of Gloucester Cathedral this Easter
Gloucester Cathedral welcomes all to participate in its services and events during the festival of Easter, as it proclaims the message of hope. There is something for everyone at Gloucester Cathedral this Holy Week and Easter. From services to fun family activities,...
Mi Rewards Gloucester – Launch of Version 2.0
The launch of Mi Rewards Gloucester Version 2.0 is coming soon. This new upgrade has revealed an exciting feature, where users can redeem their earned points for exclusive local offers. We are calling out to local businesses to be part of this. It will encourage new...
Bright Nights returns to brighten up Easter break
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....
Local Charities to Benefit from Runaway Reindeer Auction
Gloucester's magical Runaway Reindeer Trail that brought festive cheer to the city over Christmas will be going under the hammer next month to raise vital funds for twelve deserving local charities. On Thursday, April 11th, from 7pm to 9pm, Gloucester Business...
BID Support – Retailer’s Coffee Break
11th April 10.30am Come and enjoy a coffee and a conversation around a table with fellow retailers in Gloucester. Share insights and potential collaborations This is a meeting for retailers in the city. Hoping to be a regular meeting to discuss topics and support...
BID Social – Coffee Morning
14th May 10am Come and enjoy a coffee and try a selection of Guilt Trip doughnuts with fellow businesses and professionals. An hour and a half of good company, great discussions and collaborations. Please book your space
BID Social – Gloucester Business Brunch
Join us for a delicious morning of networking and good food at Mister's Cafe & Bistro in Gloucester, UK. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with local business owners and professionals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're...
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...
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