BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T180000 DTSTAMP:20230704T111932Z CREATED:20230704T105329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T111932Z UID:284430-1689868800-1689876000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Summer Social - Business Networking DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy an informal ‘Summer Social’ with fellow businesses and business owners. \nSee the Lego Castle Keep and meet partners across the city. \nPlaces are limited\, so reserve your spot here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-social-tickets-662451619627 URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/summer-social-business-networking/ CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibition/Show,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/BID-Summer-Social-Instagram-Post-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731 DTSTAMP:20230718T091914Z CREATED:20230306T100231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T091914Z UID:283044-1689897600-1690761599@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival DESCRIPTION:Nine days of great live music in various venues around the city. \nMore information to follow when confirmed. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-rhythm-blues-festival-3/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-BID-Rhythm-and-Blues-Festival-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730 DTSTAMP:20230306T112347Z CREATED:20230306T111012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T112347Z UID:283051-1689984000-1690675199@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Three Choirs Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:This year’s Gloucester Three Choirs Festival will be the 295th! \nNo other UK festival can come near to that record of longevity. We have centuries of tradition to refer to and to respect\, but the festival has survived so long through innovation\, sometimes gentle and sometimes radical. My first festival as a chorister in 1969 was by the standards of the time an extremely pioneering festival\, and a tradition of innovation has blossomed since then. \nWe’re excited to be introducing some new initiatives for 2023 which we hope will broaden singing opportunities – Artistic Director Adrian Partington \nProgramme launch – 22nd March 2023 / General bookings – Wednesday 26th April 2023. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/three-choirs-festival-2023/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/TCF-Gloucester-BID-Landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724 DTSTAMP:20230613T163850Z CREATED:20230531T165209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T163850Z UID:283679-1689984000-1690156799@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Food Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:OUR FAMOUS FREE FOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK ON THE MENU \nGloucester Quays Free Food Festival – Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2023 \nWe are excited to announce that on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July\, the most popular food festival in the South West is back to cook up a storm at the historic docks. If you love cooking or simply watching talented TV chefs show you how it’s done – this is ‘must save’ date for your diary! \nIn an open-air Cookery Theatre in Mariners Square\, hosted on both days by chef\, TV presenter and author Chris Bavin\, live cookery sessions will feature a mouth-watering line up of celebrity chefs including: \nSATURDAY \n\nLevi Roots\, aka the ‘Dragon Slayer’\, entrepreneur and chef\nCrystelle Pereira\, baker and author\, GBBO finalist 2021\nFreya Cox\, vegan baker\, GBBO 2021\n\nSUNDAY \n\nCherish Finden\, multi award winning pastry chef and judge on Bake Off – The Professionals\nSandro Farmhouse\, GBBO 2022 Finalist\nJanusz Domagala\, GBBO\, viewers favourite 2022\n\nOver the festival weekend\, food lovers will be able to savour: \n\nA whole menu of live demos\, where great chefs reveal how to make their favourite dishes\nOver 150 stalls offering a selection of local food\, quality produce and artisan crafts\nPop up bar’s serving a selection of local brews\, craft beer\, cocktails\, Pimm’s and fizz\nSome of the region’s best street-food\, including flavours from around the world\, veggie\, vegan\, sweet treats and more.\nLive music as you soak up the atmosphere in Orchard Square\n\nAnd the big part of the festival’s attraction is that it is completely free! We have fun\, free activities to keep the little ones entertained too! \nAll the open-air events\, displays and cookery sessions are free\, so there are lots of things for visitors to see\, do and taste. There is no need to buy tickets for the chef sessions or the Cookery Theatre\, however\, places for all events are first come\, first served – and they go like hot cakes! So\, it’s crucial to get to the festival early. \nAs well as lots of stalls tempting visitors with local food\, drink and tasty street-food – waterside bars and restaurants like Bill’s\, Brewhouse & Kitchen\, Côte Brasserie\, Portivo Lounge and Coal Kitchen will be serving their own freshly cooked specialities and dishes. \nAnd of course\, at top brand stores like Le Creuset\, Denby and ProCook\, inspired shoppers can take home stylish cookware and accessories at up to 70% off the RRP. \nThe Gloucester Quays Free Food Festival is an unmissable foodie weekend with plenty of time to take it easy and give in to temptation. \nFestival opening times. \n\nSaturday – The street-food stalls and pop-up bar will be open from 10am to 7pm and the Quay’s outlet stores between 10am and 7pm.\nSunday – The stalls\, pub and outlet shops will be open 10am to 5pm. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/food-festival-2023/ LOCATION:Gloucester Quays CATEGORIES:Drink,Entertainment,Events,Exhibition/Show,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-Quays-Food-Festival-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230723T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230723T150000 DTSTAMP:20230731T223229Z CREATED:20230731T223229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T223229Z UID:284795-1690106400-1690124400@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:SoG - Historical Re-enactors DESCRIPTION:Date: 23rd July\, 13th August\, 29th August \nTime: 10:00 – 15:00 \nCost: Free with paid museum entry \nCome and meet soldiers from WWI and the Redcoat era. Learn about everyday life in the army during significant periods of the past. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/sog-historical-re-enactors/2023-07-23/ LOCATION:Soldiers of Gloucester Museum\, 31 Commercial Rd\,\, Gloucester\, GL1 2HE CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibition/Show,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/SoG-Re-enactors.png GEO:51.8643338;-2.2506088 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Soldiers of Gloucester Museum 31 Commercial Rd Gloucester GL1 2HE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=31 Commercial Rd\,:geo:-2.2506088,51.8643338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230724T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230724T150000 DTSTAMP:20230731T222048Z CREATED:20230731T222048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T222048Z UID:284774-1690196400-1690210800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:SoG - Meet the Veterans DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Monday of the holidays (24th July\, 31st July\, 7th August\, 14th August\, 21st August\, 28th August) \nTime: 11:00 – 15:00 \nCost: Free with paid museum entry \nCome and meet the veterans from a variety of eras including National Service\, Korea\, Cyprus and Northern Ireland. Understand how and why they fought and listen to some of their (cleaner!) stories. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/sog-meet-the-veterans/2023-07-24/ LOCATION:Soldiers of Gloucester Museum\, 31 Commercial Rd\,\, Gloucester\, GL1 2HE CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/SoG-Meet-Vets.png GEO:51.8643338;-2.2506088 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Soldiers of Gloucester Museum 31 Commercial Rd Gloucester GL1 2HE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=31 Commercial Rd\,:geo:-2.2506088,51.8643338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T150000 DTSTAMP:20230731T222632Z CREATED:20230731T222632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T222632Z UID:284782-1690455600-1690470000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:SoG - Tank Buster! DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Thursday & Friday of the summer holidays (27th & 28th July\, 3rd & 4th August\, 10th and 11th August\, 17th & 18thAugust\, 24th August\, 31st August) \nTime: 11:00 – 15:00 \nCost: Free with paid museum entry \nHide out in the bunker and look through your binoculars to find enemy tanks! Several of our veterans are highly trained in the identification and destruction of enemy vehicles. They’ll help you through the processes that they would have experienced. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/sog-tank-buster/2023-07-27/ LOCATION:Soldiers of Gloucester Museum\, 31 Commercial Rd\,\, Gloucester\, GL1 2HE CATEGORIES:Activities,Events,Family,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/SoG-Tank-Buster.png GEO:51.8643338;-2.2506088 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Soldiers of Gloucester Museum 31 Commercial Rd Gloucester GL1 2HE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=31 Commercial Rd\,:geo:-2.2506088,51.8643338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230728T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230903T160000 DTSTAMP:20230731T223749Z CREATED:20230731T223749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T223749Z UID:284800-1690538400-1693756800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:SoG - Stroud Scarlet Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Date: 28th July – 3rd September \nTime: 10:00 – 16:00 \nCost: Free with paid museum entry \nCome and explore the impact that Gloucestershire weavers had upon the world. The iconic redcoat\, which was worn with pride by the British army for many years\, was created in our very own county. But what impact did this have on local people and those further afield? You can find out the answer in our new summer exhibition! URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/sog-stroud-scarlet-exhibition/ LOCATION:Soldiers of Gloucester Museum\, 31 Commercial Rd\,\, Gloucester\, GL1 2HE CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibition/Show,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/SoG-Stroud-FB-event.png GEO:51.8643338;-2.2506088 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Soldiers of Gloucester Museum 31 Commercial Rd Gloucester GL1 2HE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=31 Commercial Rd\,:geo:-2.2506088,51.8643338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230803T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230803T160000 DTSTAMP:20230710T141018Z CREATED:20230710T140503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T141018Z UID:284501-1691056800-1691078400@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Let's Climb! DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the thrills of climbing high for four days in Kings Square. \nA mobile climbing wall will be popping up in Kings Square at the beginning of August. An adventure wall\, 3-person wall\, on 3rd August and a 4-person wall from the 4th-6th August. They will be in operation to the public from 10am to 4pm and completely FREE. \nStaffed by skilled climbers who will help and guide you as you get to the top! \n  URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/lets-climb/2023-08-03/ LOCATION:Kings Square CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/1-12.png GEO:51.8642449;-2.238156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230804T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T170000 DTSTAMP:20230808T101458Z CREATED:20230808T101458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T101458Z UID:284855-1691143200-1694365200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Summer Challenge at Gloucester Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Take on our brand-new Summer Challenge this month! \nThere are loads of fun things to do at Gloucester Cathedral this summer! Take part in our brand-new Summer Challenge and see how many you can do. \nYour activity sheet is a picnic basket and\, just like a picnic\, you can pick and choose which activities you would like to do. Each activity you complete will earn you a sticker. Once you have enough stickers to fill your picnic basket\, you’ll get a prize! URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/summer-challenge-at-gloucester-cathedral/ LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Events,Family,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Summer-Challenge-2023-scaled.jpg GEO:51.8681411;-2.252599 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230811T150000 DTSTAMP:20230710T144254Z CREATED:20230710T144251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T144254Z UID:284512-1691748000-1691766000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Cathedral Quarter Makers Market DESCRIPTION:Come along for two days of the first ‘More than a Market’ Cathedral Quarter Makers Market on Westgate Street. \nThere will be a great offering of local makers and artists’ work on show\, entertainment\, music and activities for everyone to take part in. \n  URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/cathedral-quarter-makers-market/2023-08-11/ LOCATION:Cathedral Quarter\, Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 1NE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Craft,Entertainment,Fairs,Family,Market,Small Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Cathedral-quarter-makers-market-Presentation-169.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T160000 DTSTAMP:20230809T122645Z CREATED:20230809T122613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T122645Z UID:284879-1691834400-1691856000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Cotton Motorcycle Rally - 100 Year Anniversary of the Isle of Man TT Win DESCRIPTION:The Annual meeting of the Cotton Motorcycle Owners Club\, brings together over 30 bikes and their owners to the spiritual home of the cotton motorcycle. This year we will be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Isle of Man TT win in 1923 which helped the company’s sales take off. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/cotton-motorcycle-rally-100-year-anniversary/ LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition/Show,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Cotton-Motorcycle-Rally-100-Year-Anniversary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230813T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230813T143000 DTSTAMP:20230411T113615Z CREATED:20230411T113615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T113615Z UID:283295-1691933400-1691937000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Peter Rabbit – Outdoor Theatre Performance DESCRIPTION:Join Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin at Llanthony Secunda Priory on their hair-raising adventures in Mr McGregor’s garden in a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved Tales. \nQuantum Theatre presents an enchanting adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s most popular tales — The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden\, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! \n  \nAbout the Event\nDate: Sunday\, 13th August\, 2023 \nDoors Open: 1:30pm \nShow Start Time: 2:30pm \nDuration: Approx 1hr 40mins (including a 15 minute interval) \nThis is an outdoor production\, so come dressed for the weather and please bring foldaway chairs\, blankets and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of open air entertainment. Our Clements Cafe will also be open serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. \n  \nTicket Prices\nAdult £15 \nChildren £10 \nConcessionary £12 (over 65s) \nUnder 2s FREE URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/peter-rabbit-outdoor-theatre-performance/ LOCATION:Llanthony Secunda Priory\, llanthony secunda priory\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 5QT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Exhibition/Show,Family,Theatre GEO:51.8600804;-2.2571801 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Llanthony Secunda Priory llanthony secunda priory Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 5QT United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=llanthony secunda priory:geo:-2.2571801,51.8600804 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230814T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230820T153000 DTSTAMP:20230731T221358Z CREATED:20230731T221358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T221358Z UID:284772-1692007200-1692545400@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:SoG - Bouncy Castle DESCRIPTION:Dates: 24th – 30th July & 14th – 20th August \nTime: 10:00 – 15:30 \nCost: £1.50 for 30 minutes \nTire the children out this summer holiday! They can leap\, bounce and play whilst you watch on from our café and have a coffee or cold drink. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/sog-bouncy-castle/ LOCATION:Soldiers of Gloucester Museum\, 31 Commercial Rd\,\, Gloucester\, GL1 2HE CATEGORIES:Activities,Entertainment,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/SoG-Bouncy-castle.png GEO:51.8643338;-2.2506088 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Soldiers of Gloucester Museum 31 Commercial Rd Gloucester GL1 2HE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=31 Commercial Rd\,:geo:-2.2506088,51.8643338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230827 DTSTAMP:20230201T232632Z CREATED:20230201T232605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T232632Z UID:282534-1693008000-1693094399@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester Goes Retro DESCRIPTION:One of the highlights of the city’s vibrant festival calendar\, Gloucester Goes Retro features over 500 classic vehicles filling the historic Gate Streets and Gloucester Docks. \nYou will find famous car brands from yesteryear including Aston Martin\, Jensen\, Bentley\, Triumph\, Morris and Alvis to name just a few. There are time-honoured vehicles from the turn of the last century through to the Roaring Twenties\, from the War Years to the gleaming chrome of the fifties\, the iconic designs of the Swinging Sixties and classic sports cars from the eighties. For music and dance enthusiasts\, visit the Mariners Square Stage where you can enjoy vintage acts and join in with swing dancing. \nFor more information\, click here. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-goes-retro-2023/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Entertainment,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Food,Market,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-Goes-Retro.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230902T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230917T220000 DTSTAMP:20230807T101436Z CREATED:20230807T101223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T101436Z UID:284840-1693652400-1694988000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester History Festival DESCRIPTION:Quench your curiosity and join over one hundred of Britain’s top historians\, broadcasters\, politicians and thinkers at the Festival this September. \nAutumn Festival Passes \n\nSave 20% on the price of your tickets with our great value passes \nDay Pass – £40 – access to all events on your chosen weekday(s) \nFestival Pass – £380 – access to all Festival events and a festival lanyard URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-history-festival-3/ LOCATION:Blackfriars Priory\, Ladybellegate Street\, Gloucester\, GL1 2HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-History-Festival-2023.pdf-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester History Festival":MAILTO:admin@gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk GEO:51.8643192;-2.2492721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blackfriars Priory Ladybellegate Street Gloucester GL1 2HN United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Ladybellegate Street:geo:-2.2492721,51.8643192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T170000 DTSTAMP:20230816T092305Z CREATED:20230816T092305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T092305Z UID:284901-1694160000-1694365200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester Heritage Open Days 2023 DESCRIPTION:Over 90 events including guided walks\, talks\, tours of venues not normally open to the public\, music\, exhibitions and craft demonstrations. Most of these do not require booking but talks and some venues will require booking.\n\nFind out what events are taking place in Gloucester and book your tickets if needed here – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gloucestercivictrustlimited URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-heritage-open-days-2023/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Talks/Educational,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-Heritage-Open-Days-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T120000 DTSTAMP:20230908T113056Z CREATED:20230908T113056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T113056Z UID:285032-1694255400-1694260800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Pride March - Gloucester Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Pride in Gloucestershire is steadfast in its mission to promote LGBTQ+ equality and diversity. We strive to ensure every individual has the opportunity to flourish\, through our efforts spanning education\, information dissemination\, and entertainment. Our initiatives\, set in a safe and inclusive environment\, go beyond celebrating diversity as we tirelessly campaign for community-wide progress and acceptance. \nEach year\, we organise our Main Pride event and parade in Gloucester City\, a joyful celebration that brings together our community and allies. This vibrant occasion advocates and reflects on our cause. \nTIMINGS:\n⏲️Meet at Gloucester Cathedral from 10:30 \n????️‍????Leave at 11:15 \n????Arrive at Gloucester Park at 12:00 URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/pride-march-gloucester-cathedral/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Family,Music,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Pride-in-Gloucester.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T170000 DTSTAMP:20230908T111928Z CREATED:20230908T111928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T111928Z UID:285029-1694257200-1694278800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:The Tour of Britain DESCRIPTION:Stage Seven of the The Tour of Britain will be cycling throughout Gloucestershire on Saturday 9th September and will be finishing at Gloucester Docks! \nThere will be a number of road closures. \nFor more information – https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage-seven/ \n  \n  URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/the-tour-of-britain/ LOCATION:Gloucester Docks\, Gloucester Quays\, Southgate Street\, Gloucester\, GL1 5SH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Tour-of-Britain.jpg GEO:51.8608342;-2.2525626 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gloucester Docks Gloucester Quays Southgate Street Gloucester GL1 5SH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Gloucester Quays\, Southgate Street:geo:-2.2525626,51.8608342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918 DTSTAMP:20230815T132538Z CREATED:20230306T102206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T132538Z UID:283048-1694736000-1694995199@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester Americana Music Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:Three days of great live Americana music in various venues around the city. More information to follow when confirmed. \nFind out more here: https://gloucesterbid.org.uk/americana-festival-2023/ URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-americana-music-festival-2023/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-BID-Americana-Music-Festival-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231015T170000 DTSTAMP:20230926T105655Z CREATED:20230919T085614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T105655Z UID:285101-1694854800-1697389200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:A Costume for Gloucester DESCRIPTION:A Costume for Gloucester is a trailblazing project\, which has been put together by Voices Gloucester in collaboration with Gloucester Cathedral. Designed by locally-based costumier Katie Taylor and forming part of Threads 2023\, A Costume for Gloucester celebrates the city’s diverse people\, eclectic history and fascinating stories. It has been created by over 100 community stitching groups\, with each embroidered section telling something about the identity of its maker. \nThe beautiful costume will be on display in the Lady Chapel of the Cathedral between 16 September and 1 October. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/a-costume-for-gloucester/ LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/A-Costume-for-Gloucester_02-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Voices Gloucester":MAILTO:info@voicesgloucester.org.uk GEO:51.8681411;-2.252599 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T230000 DTSTAMP:20230913T145906Z CREATED:20230913T145906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T145906Z UID:285072-1694862000-1694905200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Folk at the Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Folk at The Folk is back in 2023\, 12 hours of action packed Folk Music\, Morris Dancing and Workshops. \nCome all ye! We have a day full of music\, dance\, workshops\, talks and sing arounds. \nOn the 16th of September 2023 we are offering you over 25 different song\, music and dance acts from around the county and beyond. There will also be talks and workshops. Entry to the main events is free but donations towards the upkeep of the Folk of Gloucester will be very welcome. For participation in workshops and talks there is a suggested donation of £5. There will be real ale and locally sourced food at the Folk of Gloucester Café. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/folk-at-the-folk-festival/ LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Charity,Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Fairs,Family,Food,Music,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Folk-at-the-Folk-September-2023-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T160000 DTSTAMP:20230920T113258Z CREATED:20230920T113258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T113258Z UID:285133-1695463200-1695484800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:GAWP! Art Market @ Kings Square DESCRIPTION:Come along to GAWP! Art Market this Saturday between 10am-4pm at Kings Square  \nThere’s an exciting program of interactive and participatory artworks and inspiring national and local artists. \nGiant Castle Installation + Art market stalls + Exhibition + Hunt & Darton + Cabinet of Compassion + DJ Calmify + Art Workshops + Live Painting.\nWe hope to see you there for lots of fun art and free ice-cream! \nBrought to you by Gloucestershire Arts & Social Projects (GAS Projects)\, which co-creates exciting art for social change with communities. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gawp_art_market/ LOCATION:Kings Square CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Craft,Entertainment,Events,Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/GAWP-at-Kings-Square-scaled.jpg GEO:51.8642449;-2.238156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230924T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230924T160000 DTSTAMP:20230919T112011Z CREATED:20230919T112011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T112011Z UID:285105-1695549600-1695571200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Folk Talk and Walk: An introduction to dating timber framed buildings DESCRIPTION:A wonderful opportunity to be guided around the timber-frame features of Blackfriar’s Priory and the Folk of Gloucester.  Learn to observe how stylistic changes in timber features between the 1200s to the 1700s provides evidence for the dating timber framed buildings. \nFind out more and book your tickets here. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/folk-talk-and-walk-an-introduction-to-dating-timber-framed-buildings/ CATEGORIES:Events,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Folk-Talk-and-Walk_An-introduction-to-dating-timber-framed-buildings.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T130000 DTSTAMP:20230928T102454Z CREATED:20230928T102453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T102454Z UID:285260-1695902400-1695906000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Defib Training DESCRIPTION:The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity team will be running Defib CRP Demos and training at 40-44 King’s Walk (in between the Forum shop and The Entertainer)\, where people can learn how to use the public access defibs. \nSession times: \n\n12pm to 12.30pm\n12.30pm to 1pm\n\nThere’s no need to book\, just arrive at the venue shortly before the training session begins. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/defib-training-2/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Charity,Community,Events,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/GWAAC_NG-Defib-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Great Western Air Ambulance":MAILTO:gloucestershop1@gwaac.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231001T170000 DTSTAMP:20230919T134624Z CREATED:20230919T134624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T134624Z UID:285108-1695988800-1696179600@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Oktoberfest 2023 DESCRIPTION:Oktoberfest is returning to Gloucester Brewery with a huge celebration of German beers and food.\n\nWith official festbiers imported from Munich for the weekend\, live music\, a German inspired BBQ and Openside Pizza on site it is set to be a weekend to remember.\n\nTickets are on sale now! URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/oktoberfest-2023/ LOCATION:Gloucester Brewery CATEGORIES:Beer Festival,Community,Drink,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Oktoberfest-2023-Gloucester-Brewery.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T150000 DTSTAMP:20230928T110224Z CREATED:20230928T110224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T110224Z UID:285266-1696068000-1696086000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Emergency Services Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Gloucester City Safe\, together with Gloucestershire Police and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue are joining forces this weekend to celebrate Emergency Services Fun Day this Saturday\, 30th September. \nFrom 10am-3pm there will be activities at Gloucester Docks\, near Mariners Square\, including several emergency services vehicles\, hear about the new Mini Police Initiative\, many children’s activities\, plus much more. \nThe Fun Day is a family event designed to support and raise awareness for the emergency services\, both locally and nationally. As well as\, promoting the Gloucester City’s Safe Space Scheme and raising much needed money for the Rotary@Kingsholm campaign to provide more 24/7 public access defibs in the city. \nIt will be a great FREE family day of fun! URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/emergency-services-fun-day/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Charity,Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Emergency-Services-Fun-Day-Instagram.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T123000 DTSTAMP:20231003T154219Z CREATED:20231003T154121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T154219Z UID:285368-1696503600-1696509000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tours of the Folk of Gloucester DESCRIPTION:A “Behind the Scenes” Tour of three Tudor houses “If only Walls could Talk”. \nTake a trip back in time guided by the colourful characters who lived and worked in this row of Tudor houses. Immerse yourself in fascinating facts and gory stories while you explore the many rooms with a serving maid\, or an undertaker\, a Puritan Mayor or other larger than life characters from the past 600 years. The Tour Guides will be dressed in costume\, representing a real person connected to the building. \nBe one of the first to explore these houses which were closed for several years! Walk on the squeaky floorboards and smell the history!\nGloucester Civic Trust have taken over this amazing and unique row of three Tudor houses from the City Council and want to bring life back into the buildings and keep them safe for future generations. \nYou will also hear about our plans as this will no longer be a museum but an exhibition and events space and a centre for the local community. \nPlease note that the Tour takes about 90 minutes. There are many steps and staircases so this tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. \nThe Café will be open so please come a bit early and support our efforts to keep these beautiful buildings open by buying a cup of tea or coffee before the Tour as the Introduction to the Tour usually starts here. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/behind-the-scenes-tours-of-the-folk-of-gloucester/2023-10-05/ LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Talks/Educational,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Behind-the-Scenes-Tours-of-the-Folk-of-Gloucester.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T210000 DTSTAMP:20231003T154932Z CREATED:20231003T154932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T154932Z UID:285390-1696532400-1696539600@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester Storytelling Café DESCRIPTION:Saffy and Jane Springham are pleased to have started running a monthly Storytelling Café at The Folk. The Café is on every first Thursday of the month from 7pm for ages 14+. There will be invited guest storytellers\, music and open mic every month. We want to hear all kinds of storytelling – so whether you enjoy traditional\, real life\, original works\, narrative poems or flash fiction there will be something for everyone! Oral telling and written tales\, beginners and experienced performers alike are welcome. \nWe’d love you to come along and join us at our future dates: \nJune 1st – two guest tellers Kelly bringing stories from the Romany community and Matt McCall with steampunk fables \nJuly 6th – Open mic special! Led by Saffy and Jane and a surprise teller – bring us your fabulous stories \nAugust 3rd – Summer special – beach hats optional! \nSeptember 7th – Storytelling with a local history flavour \nOctober 5th – Guest storytellers – Ominous Folk of Hopeless Maine \nNovember 2nd – Tales for the darkening season – featured teller Fiona Eadie \nDecember 7th – Festive tales of merriment and mirth with a little Christmas “spirit” URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-storytelling-cafe/2023-10-05/ LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Storytelling-cafe-dates-2023-724x1024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T170000 DTSTAMP:20231005T220614Z CREATED:20231005T220614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T220614Z UID:285438-1696674600-1696784400@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Autumn Faery Fayre & Parade DESCRIPTION:We are bringing the Autumn Faeries to The Folk of Gloucester. Join us for Faery Fun at our Autumn Faery Fayre from 10.30am – 5.00pm\, with free entry\, on the 7th & 8th of October 2023 \n\nWe will have a wonderful display of Faery related stalls including artists\, plus psychic readers and healing therapies. Enjoy the magical faery fun inside the building & around the Faery Court garden. Also Visit the wonderful Folk of Gloucester full of history & wonder. There will be a Autumn Faery Trail around the venue and court gardens too \n\nPlus\, come along dressed as your favourite theme Faery anything goes from flower faery\, steampunk faery\, wherever your imagination takes you.\n\nThere will also be an Autumn Faery Parade on Saturday 7th\, starting at 12.30pm from The Folk of Gloucester  – see here for more details.\n\nThroughout the Autumn Faery Fayre weekend\, there will be a raffle to support The Folk of Gloucester throughout the day\, plus tea\, coffee\, yummy lunches & cakes and a bar available for drinks that will be on sale provided by The Secret Garden Café. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/autumn-faery-fayre-parade/ LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activities,Entertainment,Events,Fairs,Family,Market,Shopping,Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Autumn-Faery-Parade.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR