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SUMMARY:The Whilers
DESCRIPTION:The Whilers are otherworldly creatures on a journey into the unknown. They use nonverbal sounds and language to communicate with one another and make new friends. They sing\, chatter\, and happily stay a while somewhere new. \nAir Giants’ is a Bristol-based team coming from diverse backgrounds with experience in theatre design\, software development and access and inclusion. Their work is centred around connection and companionship\, and their pneumatically-controlled robotic creations\, made using cutting-edge robotics research\, are emotionally expressive to better connect with audiences. \nOpening times:\n\n\nThursday 27th February: 2pm – 9pm \n\n\nFriday 28th February: 11am – 9pm  \n\n\nSaturday 1st March: 11am – 9pm \n\n\nSunday 2nd March: 11am – 8pm  \n\n\nMonday 3rd March: 12pm – 8pm  \n\n\nTuesday 4th March: 12pm – 8pm  \n\n\nWednesday 5th March: 12pm – 8pm
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/the-whilers/
LOCATION:Kings Square
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights: The Whilers
DESCRIPTION:The Whilers is a new creation from Air Giants\, featuring three luminous\, larger-than-life creatures engaged in a mystical conversation.\nThese beings\, part sloth\, spirit\, and dragon\, illuminate the night sky\, enchanting audiences with their 3-metre-tall presence.\nTheir interactive\, emotive movements are powered by robotic air control and sensing technology. The Whilers’ non-verbal communication occasionally evolves into rhythmic\, performative songs\, offering a captivating spectacle for all.
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LOCATION:Kings Square
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment,Family
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights: The Whilers
DESCRIPTION:The Whilers is a new creation from Air Giants\, featuring three luminous\, larger-than-life creatures engaged in a mystical conversation.\nThese beings\, part sloth\, spirit\, and dragon\, illuminate the night sky\, enchanting audiences with their 3-metre-tall presence.\nTheir interactive\, emotive movements are powered by robotic air control and sensing technology. The Whilers’ non-verbal communication occasionally evolves into rhythmic\, performative songs\, offering a captivating spectacle for all.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/bright-nights-the-whilers-4/
LOCATION:Kings Square
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights: The Whilers
DESCRIPTION:The Whilers is a new creation from Air Giants\, featuring three luminous\, larger-than-life creatures engaged in a mystical conversation.\nThese beings\, part sloth\, spirit\, and dragon\, illuminate the night sky\, enchanting audiences with their 3-metre-tall presence.\nTheir interactive\, emotive movements are powered by robotic air control and sensing technology. The Whilers’ non-verbal communication occasionally evolves into rhythmic\, performative songs\, offering a captivating spectacle for all.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/bright-nights-the-whilers-6/
LOCATION:Kings Square
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights@ The Whilers
DESCRIPTION:The Whilers is a new creation from Air Giants\, featuring three luminous\, larger-than-life creatures engaged in a mystical conversation.\nThese beings\, part sloth\, spirit\, and dragon\, illuminate the night sky\, enchanting audiences with their 3-metre-tall presence.\nTheir interactive\, emotive movements are powered by robotic air control and sensing technology. The Whilers’ non-verbal communication occasionally evolves into rhythmic\, performative songs\, offering a captivating spectacle for all.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/bright-nights-the-whilers-2/
LOCATION:Kings Square
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Entertainment,Family
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights: The Whilers
DESCRIPTION:The Whilers is a new creation from Air Giants\, featuring three luminous\, larger-than-life creatures engaged in a mystical conversation.\nThese beings\, part sloth\, spirit\, and dragon\, illuminate the night sky\, enchanting audiences with their 3-metre-tall presence.\nTheir interactive\, emotive movements are powered by robotic air control and sensing technology. The Whilers’ non-verbal communication occasionally evolves into rhythmic\, performative songs\, offering a captivating spectacle for all.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/bright-nights-the-whilers-7/
LOCATION:Kings Square
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SUMMARY:Mighty Women from History and Science - Puppet and craft activity session
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of International Women’s Day and British Science Week\, we are inviting families to meet some of our greatest female trailblazers and heroines in puppet form! Let science communicator Sarah Snell-Pym introduce you to science pioneers Ada Lovelace\, Mary Anning and Mary Leakey; hero nurses Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole; and Gloucester’s great queen Aethelfled.\n\nAlongside this\, kids can get hands-on with crafts and activities related to the life and work of these historical figures\, including fossil hunting\, snap circuits and cabbage chemistry!\n\nThis drop-in event is suitable for children aged 4 and above accompanied by an adult. Entry is free with a suggested donation of £2 per person to support the upkeep of our historic building.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/mighty-women-from-history-and-science-puppet-and-craft-activity-session/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Craft,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Talks/Educational,Theatre
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day Social Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE community event celebrating International Women’s Day! This is a space for women-owned businesses\, creatives\, and the wider community to connect\, share\, and inspire each other.\n\n Date: Saturday\, 8th March 2025\n Time: 11 AM – 5 PM\n Location: Floodplains Shop\, Eastgate Shopping Centre\, Gloucester\n\n💜 All ages welcome\n\n\n\nWhat’s on?\n Networking for female-led businesses\n Live music & poetry open mic\n Tea party – enjoy a variety of herbal brews\n Book swap – bring a book\, take a book!\n Clothes & accessories swap/upcycling – give pre-loved items a new life\n Creative workshops and skill sharing – group collage\, painting\, knitting\, and crochet\n\n\n\nThis event is all about empowering women’s voices in Gloucester and shaping a future that represents all people loudly and proudly!\n\n\n\n Whether you’re a maker\, an entrepreneur\, or just looking for an inspiring day out – this event is for you!\n\n\n\nThe theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 is “Accelerate Action”\, emphasizing the urgency of advancing gender equality. This theme calls for swift and decisive measures to address systemic barriers and biases that hinder women’s progress in both personal and professional spheres.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/international-womens-day-social-event/
LOCATION:Eastgate Shopping Centre
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Craft,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Networking,Small Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="JOLT Gloucester":MAILTO:james@gloucesterculture.org.uk
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SUMMARY:UpFront Survivors
DESCRIPTION:Strike a Light and Viv Gordon Company are bringing a pop-up cultural space to Gloucester – with a FREE programme of creative workshops\, performances\, events and an exhibition for adult survivors of child sexual abuse\, friends and allies. \n\n\n\n Tuesday 11 – 16 March 2025\n The Chambers\, Kings Square\, Gloucester\n\n\nGo to vivgordoncompany.co.uk to find out more.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/upfront-survivors/
LOCATION:The Chambers\, 27 St Aldate Street\, Kings Square\,\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 1RP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Talks/Educational
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