Mar 21st, 2025 | Business
The University of Gloucestershire is delighted to announce that we have been approved to deliver 2 cohorts of the Help to Grow Management programme in 2025. 50 hours worth of learning via face to face and online delivery, including 10 hours with a mentor that you...
Jan 31st, 2025 | BID, Business, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
Gloucester, a city steeped in history, offers a delightful array of antique shops that cater to collectors, decorators, and history enthusiasts alike. Among these, the Gloucester Antiques Centre and Janners Emporium stand out as must-visit destinations. Gloucester...
Feb 9th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester
Gloucester offers a diverse and vibrant retail experience, blending high-street favourites, independent boutiques, and outlet shopping. Whether you’re seeking the latest fashion trends, everyday essentials, or discounted designer brands, Gloucester caters to...
Dec 5th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Support, Community, Education, News
📢 Calling all Hospitality Professionals – here is an early date for your 2025 diary……. 📅 The Federation of Small Businesses is delighted to be hosting an online networking session in January to bring together people from across the hospitality...
Dec 5th, 2024 | BID, City Centre, Community, Environmental, Public Bodies, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
The appearance of a city centre reflects its vibrancy and community spirit, and everyone can play a role in its upkeep. One simple yet effective way to contribute is by using the app Fix My Street. This tool empowers citizens to report issues such as potholes,...
Feb 5th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, News
Gloucester boasts a vibrant selection of independent shops, each offering unique products and personalised experiences. Here are seven must-visit independent stores in the city: Vinyl Vital Signs A must-visit for music lovers, Vinyl Vital Signs is an independent...
Jun 17th, 2024 | News, BID, Events, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion
Alastair Kerr, South West Regional Representative, Campaign for Pubs “There is nothing more important than independent businesses, indeed in all aspects they are the beating heart of our communities, cornerstone of our lives and backbone of our local economy and...
Mar 7th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, Events, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester
Gabrielle Faulkner-Aston, @HeyItsGabbey I see first-hand just how many incredible independent businesses make up our community. Every day I am blown away by the passion, time, and love that are poured into these enterprises- and it’s beyond measure. I asked Sophie of...
Jun 25th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, News
Alastair Kerr, South West Regional Representative of the Campaigns for Pubs Pubs remain a strong key part of the independent businesses in Gloucester. One of the strengths of our city, is the diverse pubs and hospitality sector that this city can proudly boast about....
Jun 25th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, News
Colin Munro, Miconex – Town and City Gift Cards The Gloucester Gift Card continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the choice on offer, including the fantastic array of independent businesses. The 2024 partnership with Gloucester Food Dock brought a...
Jun 24th, 2024 | News, BID, Business, Events, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion
Sam Holliday, FSB Development Manager, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath & South Gloucestershire Gloucester is, proudly, a city of small, independent businesses. In 2023 over 85 per cent of all the city’s businesses were either run by sole traders or had less than...
Jun 25th, 2025 | BID, Indie Week Blog, News, Shop Gloucester
Iain Nicholson, Founder of The Vacant Shops Academy The Vacant Shops Academy is an initiative from prbi, founded in 2022 by Iain Nicholson,a #placemaking specialist focused on tackling #highstreet empty shops challenges and improving the mix of uses in town and city...
Jun 25th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, News
Luke Lutman, Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Independant businesses are a highlight of Gloucester city centre and have been growing in numbers over the last few years. Food and drink have seen great gains in the city with Westgate Street becoming an independent food...
Jun 25th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Indie Week Blog, News
Sam Holliday, FSB Development Manager Every thriving town or city needs those big, well established, universally known brands to ensure a sense of familiarity and encourage footfall. However, much as we all like to visit and are reassured by seeing those...
Jun 10th, 2024 | News, BID, Business, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Southgate Street, Welcome to Aroma Indian Restaurant, your gateway to an Indian inspired dining experience in the heart of Gloucester. Renowned for its culinary heritage, our restaurant brings a rich tapestry of flavours and traditional recipes to your table. The...
May 30th, 2024 | News, Business, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Cafe Rene, Marylone, Southgate Street, Cafe Rene is a corner stone of the Gloucester Food and Drink Scene. We pride ourselves on our commitment to supporting local music! We have a diverse menu full of home made dishes, all freshly prepared. Our drinks range is wide,...
May 30th, 2024 | News, BID, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Cauldron Creations, Cathedral Quarter, College Court I am a witchcraft and spiritual shop, bringing a touch of magick to Gloucester. I also am a reiki master offering reiki to a range of my clients. I have always been spiritual. We craft and make as much of our own...
Jun 18th, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Street. We are a shop of over 40 makers and artists Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre is a not for profit company founded by Helen Lomberg. To create space for local artists and makers to show their work. Aims to create a space for...
Jun 25th, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Gloucester Food Dock, The Docks and Commercial Road. Ryan, General Manager of Hop Kettle says “With supporting independent businesses you are a valued customer rather than being just being a number. The quality of the produce is also better due to smaller...
Jun 24th, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Southgate Street. Kara Hair & Beauty is proud to support Independents week in Gloucester. As one of the oldest businesses in the city, first opening in 1967. We are proud to invest in apprentices, being one of the few remaining salons to do so. We currently have 7...
Jun 4th, 2024 | News, BID, Business, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Love2Pets, 134-136 Bristol Road We started Love2pets in May 2020, as I have a keen interest in pet welfare. I wanted to offer only the best products for pets. I mystery shopped some of the big pet stores and was surprised to find that the products that they...
Jun 4th, 2024 | News, Business, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Online My name’s Molly and I’m a wedding coordinator, planner & lover of love! I believe that love, and individuality, wins so I create unique weddings & events with this always in mind. Check out MW Weddings & Events’s Independents Week...
Mar 7th, 2025 | News, BID, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Norville Opticians, Eastgate Street We have been in the city centre from 1898 . We are an Independent Opticians in the City centre, offering the best patient care. We offer enhanced exams, highly qualified and experiences professional staff. We also offer some...
Jun 25th, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Street. RJs Eats is an independent business run solely by myself – Rosey! RJs Eats is located in a quaint tearoom inside of Gloucester Antique Centre, offering a homely range of brunch, lunch and sweet cakes & bakes. At RJs Eats,...
Jun 4th, 2024 | News, BID, Business, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
RollerXpress, Gloucester Quays We are a family owned not for profit roller disco offer a fun, inclusive community skate venue to be enjoyed 7 days a week within the Gloucester Quays outlet centre....
Jun 4th, 2024 | News, BID, Business, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
The Cavern, Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Street The Cavern is, first and foremost, a community. Our bustling cafe is a safe space where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. Here, you’ll find not just exceptional coffee and fresh food, but a vibrant atmosphere...
Jun 25th, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
Gloucester Food Dock, The Docks and Commercial Road. “People’s support and commitment to supporting local businesses is pivotal for their survival, allowing businesses to thrive whilst exploring creativity, collaborating with other like-minded companies, and generally...
Mar 10th, 2026 | BID, Business, City Centre, Community, Events, Indie Week Blog, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester
Independents Week 2026 Independents Week returns from 29th June to 5th July 2026, a week dedicated to championing the incredible independent businesses that give our local area its character, creativity and community spirit. We are inviting all city centre independent...
Jan 9th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion
Gloucester is a city full of character – from its independent shops and cafés to its rich heritage, creative culture and strong sense of community. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the Love Gloucester Campaign Toolkit for Businesses: a simple, practical resource...
Dec 10th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Awards & Achievements, Business Support, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News
Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas in Gloucester Experience the magic of the season as local businesses transform their shop windows into festive displays. Participate in the excitement and register your business to be part of the competition! Register your city centre...
Feb 12th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre
The Believe in Gloucester Awards have long been a beacon of recognition, celebrating the outstanding contributions of businesses, community projects, and individuals that make our city exceptional. As we look ahead to the 2025 Awards, we invite forward-thinking...
Oct 15th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion
We are excited to announce that Karak Chaii has officially joined the Foodie Passport! Known for its rich, slow brewed tea and street food inspired dishes, Karak Chaii brings a unique experience to food lovers looking for authentic flavours and cultural flair. Naveen...
Sep 16th, 2024 | BID, Events, Marketing & Promotion
We are delighted to be supporting Lions at Large, a spectacular public art event taking place from July – September 2025. Over 30 large Lion sculptures will be designed and painted by local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich history, culture and diversity....
Oct 10th, 2025 | BID, Business, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion
Last night was a roaring success after an auction of lion sculptures raised nearly quarter of a million pounds for a new state-of-the-art cancer centre. It was a night of celebration and generosity as the sculptures from Lions at Large – The Pride of...
Jan 13th, 2025 | Best Bar None, BID, Business, Business in Focus, Cost Reduction, Environmental, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Public Bodies, Purple Flag, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
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,...
Dec 15th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking
February 2026 is your chance to serve up something special. Love Gloucester month celebrates the city’s vibrant food, drink, and leisure scene — and Gloucester’s cafés, restaurants, pubs, bars, and leisure venues are essential to creating the atmosphere that brings...
