BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T163000 DTSTAMP:20250910T145920Z CREATED:20250910T145919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T145920Z UID:297701-1763224200-1763224200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Lantern Parade and Light Switch-On DESCRIPTION:The parade is a much-loved festive tradition that draws thousands of people into the city to enjoy the annual event and the light switch-on. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/lantern-parade-and-light-switch-on/ CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Lantern-main.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T223000 DTSTAMP:20240521T101739Z CREATED:20240521T101739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T101739Z UID:288569-1759348800-1759357800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Ghosts and Giggles Haunted Tours DESCRIPTION:Held every Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm\, we go on a historical and paranormal tour of Gloucester. \nTaking in Westgate Street\, Southgate Street and Northgate Street\, we delve into the history and paranormal surrounding some of the historic buildings. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/ghosts-and-giggles-haunted-tours/2025-10-01/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Events,Talks/Educational,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ghosts-and-Giggles-Tours.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T210000 DTSTAMP:20250908T123354Z CREATED:20250908T123354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T123354Z UID:297527-1759338000-1759352400@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Foodie Passport DESCRIPTION:Pick up a Foodie Passport \n\n\n\n\nEmbark on a delectable journey through Gloucester’s finest eateries. Dine out\, collect stamps and savour the delights! \nDine out in the evening from 5pm\, between 15th September and 31st October. \nhttps://gloucesterbid.org.uk/foodie-passport/ URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/foodie-passport/2025-10-01/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Business offers,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Front-and-Back-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T150000 DTSTAMP:20150107T143717Z CREATED:20150107T143717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150107T143717Z UID:285250-1758879000-1758898800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Visit Gloucester Farmers Market with stalls of local goodies by local people\, Support the city and enjoy the fruits of their labor and buy some yummy locally made produce. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/farmers-market-2017-12-29/2025-09-26/ LOCATION:Gloucester CATEGORIES:Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/GFM-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T150000 DTSTAMP:20250908T123700Z CREATED:20250908T123700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T123700Z UID:297532-1758366000-1758380400@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:ReFresh - Opportunities Fair DESCRIPTION:KINGS SQUARE 11:00 – 15:00 &\nUoG CITY CAMPUS 11:00 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\nTime for you to find out more about the different opportunities in the city! If you’re 14-19 (or older) come\, enjoy a free event\, try a spot of golf\, listen to artists from The Music Works\, speak to different communities and ReFresh on what you know about Gloucester. \nhttps://gloucesterbid.org.uk/refresh-opportunities-fair/ URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/refresh-opportunities-fair/ LOCATION:Kings Sqaure CATEGORIES:Activities,Fairs,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/refresh-background-logo2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTSTAMP:20250908T122903Z CREATED:20250908T122903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T122903Z UID:297507-1757808000-1757894399@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days 2025 DESCRIPTION:🎉🎉Heritage Open Days 🎉🎉 📅 12–14 September 2025 Step back in time and explore over 2\,000 years of Gloucester’s history — from Roman remains to medieval streets\, from secret underground chambers to stunning architecture. 🗝 All events are FREE! Some require booking\, so check the programme and plan your heritage adventure. 👉 Full details: https://www.gloucestercivictrust.org/heritage-open-days URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2025/2025-09-14/ LOCATION:Gloucester City Centre\, Gloucester\, GL1 1PD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activities,Events,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Front-Cover-1.png GEO:51.8650565;-2.2457026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T150000 DTSTAMP:20250904T155936Z CREATED:20250904T155658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155936Z UID:297293-1757156400-1757257200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Cathedral Quarter Pop-Up Create & Make DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our free monthly pop-up create and make sessions. \nThis month\, September\, we will be making Gloucester Day inspired crafts in celebration of this wonderful day\, which sees activities across the city centre. \nNo need to book\, just drop-in and have fun! \nVenue: 49 Westgate Street\, Quedgeley\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2NW \nOpening times:\nSaturday – 11am to 3pm\nSunday – 11am to 3pm URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/cathedral-quarter-pop-up-create-make-2/ LOCATION:49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, 49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester CATEGORIES:Craft,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Create-and-make-September-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T220000 DTSTAMP:20250905T081454Z CREATED:20250905T081454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T081454Z UID:297436-1757152800-1758492000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester History Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:Kicking off with Gloucester Day on Saturday 6 September\, the packed Autumn programme of 150 talks\, exhibitions\, tours and performances is taking place all over Gloucester. Blackfriars Priory hosts the final week of festivities from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 September\, with talks\, and free exhibitions and entertainment every day in the newly restored Scriptorium Buttery. \nFrank Skinner\, Alice Roberts\, Celia Imrie\, Alan Johnson\, Lyse Doucet\, David Olusoga\, Olivette Otele\, Jeremy Hunt\, Michael Heseltine\, Greg Jenner\, Vince Cable and Peter Frankopan are just some of the top historians\, actors\, broadcasters and authors joining us at this year’s Autumn festival! URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-history-festival-2025/ CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Fairs,Family,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-History-Festival-2025-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester History Festival":MAILTO:admin@gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T180000 DTSTAMP:20250904T162836Z CREATED:20250904T162708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T162836Z UID:297432-1757151900-1757181600@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Originally established to celebrate the lifting of The Siege of Gloucester in 1643\, Gloucester Day has grown into a citywide celebration of civic pride. \nCome and celebrate the very best of Gloucester with a fun-filled day for all ages. Explore a wide variety of stalls\, enjoy live performances\, and experience the lively Mock Mayor Parade at 11am\, followed by the grand Gloucester Day Parade at 2pm\, proudly led by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester. \nEnjoy a vibrant atmosphere with music\, street entertainment\, and a dramatic Civil War Musketry finale at 4pm at The Folk of Gloucester. \nStalls are open from 9.45am to 4.30pm in Gloucester city centre. Between parades\, reenactors will be gathering at The Folk of Gloucester where there will be children’s craft activities\, Civil War exhibits and displays\, and live historical music from The Bristol Waites throughout the day. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-day-2025/ LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Entertainment,Events,Exhibition/Show,Market,Shopping,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T150000 DTSTAMP:20250708T170003Z CREATED:20250708T165927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T170003Z UID:296816-1754132400-1754233200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:CQ: Make and Create DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our free monthly pop-up create and make sessions. \nThis month we will be creating Retro-esque recycling crafts \nNo need to book\, just drop-in and have fun! \nVenue: 49 Westgate Street\, Quedgeley\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2NW \nOpening times:\nSaturday – 11am to 3pm\nSunday – 11am to 3pm URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/cq-make-and-create/ LOCATION:49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, 49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester CATEGORIES:Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T210000 DTSTAMP:20250708T165640Z CREATED:20250708T165639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T165640Z UID:296814-1753470000-1754254800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester Rhythm & Blues 2025 DESCRIPTION:Music-lovers in Gloucestershire are in luck that the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is back in the city! URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-rhythm-blues-2025/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Entertainment,Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-Rhythm-and-Blues-2025_Instagram-portrait-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T170000 DTSTAMP:20250221T165315Z CREATED:20250221T165312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T165315Z UID:294833-1752480000-1753549200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Festival of Archaeology 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Festival of Archaeology Returns to Gloucester in July 2025\nThe much-anticipated Festival of Archaeology returns to Gloucester in July 2025\, promising an exciting programme of events celebrating the city’s rich and diverse history. Organised in partnership with a range of city centre venues and charities\, the festival will bring together Gloucester Cathedral\, Gloucester Civic Trust\, Museum of Gloucester\, Gloucestershire Archives\, Gloucester BID\, the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society (BGAS)\, and GlosArch to create an immersive and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nAs one of the highlights of Gloucester’s cultural calendar\, the Festival of Archaeology will feature guided tours\, hands-on excavation experiences\, family-friendly workshops\, expert talks\, and special exhibitions that explore the city’s fascinating past\, from its Roman origins to its medieval grandeur and beyond. The event will showcase the invaluable work of local historians\, archaeologists\, and heritage organisations\, offering rare insights into Gloucester’s evolving landscape. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/festival-of-archaeology-2025/ LOCATION:Gloucester City Centre\, Gloucester\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Entertainment,Exhibition/Show,Family,Tour,Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Archaeology-Festival-logo.png GEO:51.8642449;-2.238156 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gloucester City Centre Gloucester Gloucester Gloucestershire United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Gloucester:geo:-2.238156,51.8642449 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T170000 DTSTAMP:20250707T171445Z CREATED:20250707T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T171445Z UID:296804-1752480000-1753030800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Lions at Large Trail DESCRIPTION:From Friday 11th July\, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucester! \nThere will be 32 large Lion sculptures\, painted by local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich history\, culture and diversity. They will be joined by our Cub Club – a pride of 54 little Lions lovingly created by local schools and community groups. \nThis is a fun\, free and family-friendly Wild in Art event. Streets\, parks and open spaces will dazzle with their vibrant colours and surprising designs. Helping to bring together our community to explore and feel pride in their local area. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/lions-at-large-trail/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Events,Family,Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/WIA-Photos-1a-scaled-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712 DTSTAMP:20250707T170916Z CREATED:20250707T170915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T170916Z UID:296799-1752192000-1752278399@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Lions At Large DESCRIPTION:From Friday 11th July\, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucester! \nThere will be 32 large Lion sculptures\, painted by local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich history\, culture and diversity. They will be joined by our Cub Club – a pride of 54 little Lions lovingly created by local schools and community groups. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/lions-at-large/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Family,Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/WIA-Photos-1a-scaled-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T170000 DTSTAMP:20250707T171240Z CREATED:20250707T171134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T171240Z UID:296801-1751875200-1756054800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Second Hand Summer Challenge DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves a bargain and this summer there’s more reason than ever to hunt some out in Gloucester’s own treasure trove of charity shops. \nPre-loved clothes\, brilliantly retro homewares and vintage finds – there’s something extra special about rooting them out for a steal\, while supporting worthwhile causes along the way. And now there’s more incentive than ever to visit the city centre’s amazing network of charity outlets and nose through all they have to offer\, by taking part in the Second Hand Summer Challenge. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/second-hand-summer-challenge/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Second-Hand-Summer-Header-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T150000 DTSTAMP:20250629T173430Z CREATED:20250629T173113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T173430Z UID:296749-1751709600-1751814000@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Cathedral Quarter Pop-Up Create & Make DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our free monthly pop-up create and make sessions. \nThis month\, July\, we will be making Lion inspired creations\, ahead of the Lions At Large Trail\, which will be unveiled in a few weeks across Gloucester and Cheltenham. \nNo need to book\, just drop-in and have fun! \nVenue: 49 Westgate Street\, Quedgeley\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2NW \nOpening times:\nSaturday – 10am to 4pm\nSunday – 11am to 3pm URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/cathedral-quarter-pop-up-create-make/ LOCATION:49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, 49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester CATEGORIES:Activities,Events,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/CQ-Pop-Up-Create-and-Make_July-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T160000 DTSTAMP:20250630T092233Z CREATED:20250629T193349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T092233Z UID:296758-1751274000-1752422400@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:The Great Gift Card Giveaway 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Great Gift Card Giveaway is back!\n\n\n\n\nWould you like to win a Gloucester Gift Card as a reward for shopping local? \n\nBetween 30th June and 13th July\, a selection of businesses who are part of the Gloucester Gift Card will be handing out small cards to their customers featuring a QR code linking to an online game which will reveal if the customer has won a Gloucester Gift Card or a discount off a Gloucester Gift Card.\n\nThere will be £350 in Gloucester Gift Cards and discounts given away during the campaign.\n\n\n\nParticipating businesses:\n💝 The Body Shop\, Eastgate Street\n💝 Brewhouse & Kitchen\, Gloucester Quays\n💝 Chez Rose\, bottom of Westgate Street\n💝 The Entertainer\, King’s Walk\n💝 The Fountain Inn\, Westgate Street\n\n💝 Miju Wools\, Cathedral Street\n💝 Norville Opticians\, Eastgate Street\n💝 Spago\, Bakers Quay\n💝 VRXPERIENCE\, Southgate Street\n\n\n\nMore businesses will be added throughout the event URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/the-great-gift-card-giveaway-2025/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Events,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/The-Great-Gift-Card-Giveaway-2025_landscape-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T170000 DTSTAMP:20250629T180409Z CREATED:20250629T180409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T180409Z UID:296753-1751270400-1751821200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:ShopKind Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:Gloucester BID is proud to support ShopKind Week\, running from 30th June to 6th July 2025\, a national campaign that calls for kindness and respect towards shopworkers and highlights the essential role they play in our communities. \nLed by the Home Office and supported by major retailers and local organisations\, ShopKind aims to tackle the rising issue of abuse and violence against retail staff – promoting a safer and more respectful shopping environment for all. \nRetail staff across the UK continue to report concerning levels of abuse\, with many facing verbal threats or worse while simply doing their jobs.ind \nThroughout ShopKind Week\, Gloucester BID\, Gloucester City Safe and Gloucestershire Constabulary will be working with local businesses to display campaign materials\, raise awareness\, and remind shoppers that a little kindness can make a big difference. \nShopKind Week is a timely opportunity to say thank you and stand in solidarity with those on the front lines of our local high streets. \nHow You Can Get Involved: \n– Visit participating Gloucester shops and thank staff for their hard work \n– Share messages of support online using #ShopKind \n– Encourage respectful and positive behaviour while shopping \nFor more information\, visit https://gloucesterbid.org.uk/shop-kind/ URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/shopkind-week-2025/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Events,Shopping,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/ShopKind-Week-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707 DTSTAMP:20250624T113822Z CREATED:20250624T113559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T113822Z UID:296666-1751241600-1751846399@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Local Business Bingo DESCRIPTION:How to play our Local Business Bingo this Independents Week:\n\n\n1. Grab your bingo card from any of the 8 participating businesses (Sisu Pancakes\, Bizarre\, Blue Bamboo\, The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe\, David Edwards Jewellers\, Faeluna\, Dr Foster\, Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre)\n\n\n2. Shop local and complete all of the bingo squares\n\n\n3. Drop your completed bingo card at Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre by 10am Monday 7th July for a chance to win a £50 Gloucester Gift Card! URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/local-business-bingo/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Business offers,Entertainment,Events,Shopping,Small Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707 DTSTAMP:20250624T112957Z CREATED:20250624T112957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T112957Z UID:296664-1751241600-1751846399@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Independents Week 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/independents-week-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T233000 DTSTAMP:20250609T102501Z CREATED:20250609T102501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T102501Z UID:296529-1750514400-1750548600@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:2025 Charity Vinyl Festival All Dayer @ Cafe Rene DESCRIPTION:It’s back! A fantastic summer event celebrating everything on wax!\nCafe Rene will be bringing the vinyl loving community together for a day of music\, beverages\, dancing and so much more….\nYou can look forward to the following:\n– All day vinyl DJ sets outdoors in the courtyard– Open decks – bring your records and have a spin!– DJ sets until the early hours in the Bar and the famous Cafe Rene Cellar spanning all genres.– Vinyl swap shop – clear out your collection and come and swap some records with fellow record collectors\nThis event will run on behalf of the charity Sue Ryder and proceeds and money collected will be donated to this amazing charity. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/2025-charity-vinyl-festival-all-dayer-cafe-rene/ LOCATION:Cafe Rene\, 31 Southgate Street\, Gloucester\, GL1 1TP CATEGORIES:Charity,Entertainment,Events,Fairs,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Cafe-Rene-Vubly-scaled.jpg GEO:51.8643704;-2.2470256 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cafe Rene 31 Southgate Street Gloucester GL1 1TP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=31 Southgate Street:geo:-2.2470256,51.8643704 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T150000 DTSTAMP:20250606T093903Z CREATED:20250606T093831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T093903Z UID:296524-1749294000-1749394800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Dino-ROAR! DESCRIPTION:Gloucester will be taken over by dinosaurs this weekend\, 7 – 8 June! Get ready for a prehistoric party in the heart of the city! \nGloucester is set to host the exciting Dino-ROAR Weekend in Kings Square and Cathedral Quarter\, promising two days of dinosaur-sized fun for the whole family. \n11am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday \nPlease check the social media for any changes to venue\, due to weather. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/dino-roar/ LOCATION:Kings Square CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Family,Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Steg2-scaled.jpg GEO:51.8642449;-2.238156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T172446Z CREATED:20250403T172445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T172446Z UID:296238-1744542000-1744556400@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Market DESCRIPTION:🚀 Calling all lovers of handmade and local craftsmanship! \nOn April 12th & 13th\, the Cathedral Quarter Makers Market is launching at 49 Westgate Street\, bringing together a fantastic mix of local creators\, artists\, and entrepreneurs. \nThis vibrant monthly pop-up market is the perfect opportunity to support small businesses\, discover unique products\, and enjoy a thriving community atmosphere. \n📍 Location: 49 Westgate Street📅 Dates: 12th & 13th April🎟 Free Entry URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/cathedral-quarter-pop-up-market-2/ LOCATION:49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, 49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester CATEGORIES:Community,Craft,Events,Market,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/CQ-PopUp-Market-Instagram-Post-45.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T160000 DTSTAMP:20250403T172305Z CREATED:20250403T172303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T172305Z UID:296232-1744452000-1744473600@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Market DESCRIPTION:🚀 Calling all lovers of handmade and local craftsmanship! \nOn April 12th & 13th\, the Cathedral Quarter Makers Market is launching at 49 Westgate Street\, bringing together a fantastic mix of local creators\, artists\, and entrepreneurs. \nThis vibrant monthly pop-up market is the perfect opportunity to support small businesses\, discover unique products\, and enjoy a thriving community atmosphere. \n📍 Location: 49 Westgate Street📅 Dates: 12th & 13th April🎟 Free Entry \nJoin us for a weekend of creativity and commerce in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter! \n#Networking #SmallBusiness #MakersMarket #CathedralQuarterMarket URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/cathedral-quarter-pop-up-market/ LOCATION:49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, 49 Westgate Street\, Gloucester CATEGORIES:Community,Craft,Events,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/CQ-PopUp-Market-Instagram-Post-45.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T123000 DTSTAMP:20250312T162853Z CREATED:20250312T162853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162853Z UID:295040-1744196400-1744201800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:Gloucester Retailers Meeting DESCRIPTION:Calling all retailers in Gloucester City Centre… \nWe would like to invite you to our quarterly Gloucester Retailers Meeting to discuss issues\, raise concerns and support where we can. \nIf needed\, Gloucester BID will take these issues and continue the discussion with various partners in the city\, such as Gloucester Constabulary and Gloucester City Council. \nThe meetings are free for BID members to attend and £5 for non-members. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-retailers-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Primark\, 33-39 Eastgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 1SS CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gloucester-Retailers-Meeting-9th-April-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T120000 DTSTAMP:20250317T114311Z CREATED:20250317T114129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T114311Z UID:295044-1744020000-1744027200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:BIG Gloucester Clean Up - April DESCRIPTION:The BIG Gloucester Clean Up is an initiative by Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID). Together with a team of volunteers\, they meet monthly to clean up the streets of Gloucester to make it more inviting to work\, and visit. \nThey meet on the first Monday of the month\, between 10am to 12pm to litter pick\, weed and clean off graffiti from windows – an all-round tidy up. They concentrate on a different street each month. This month we are meeting… \n📅 Monday\, 7th April 2025 \n📍 Hare Lane South\, Car Park \n⏰ 10am to 12pm \nThe more the merrier! If you would like to join them\, please message ma*******@***************rg.uk for more information. URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/big-gloucester-clean-up-april/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Community,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/BiG-Gloucester-Clean-Up-Apr-2025_Insta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T170000 DTSTAMP:20250310T103857Z CREATED:20250310T103857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T103857Z UID:295016-1741939200-1742749200@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:English Tourism Week DESCRIPTION:VisitEngland is proud to lead English Tourism Week (14-23 March 2025) celebrating our diverse\, exciting and vibrant sector\, and highlighting the quality and value of the English tourism offer. \nEnglish tourism supports 200\,000 SME businesses\, employs 2.6 million people and generates about £71.6 billion annually for the economy in domestic visitor spending. \nEnglish Tourism Week forms part of VisitEngland’s mission to champion the sector through political engagement nationally\, regionally and locally – demonstrating to political decision-makers the importance of tourism in England and their local area. \nGloucester plays host to a number of wonderful tourist attractions\, including: \n\nGloucester Cathedral\nMuseum of Gloucester\nBlackfriars Priory\nThe Folk of Gloucester\nSoldiers of Gloucestershire Museum\nNational Waterways Museum\nLlanthony Secunda Priory\n\nWhat will you come and see? URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/english-tourism-week/ LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/BR0163144-English-Tourism-Week-2025-136731-INSTAGRAM-4-56.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T190000 DTSTAMP:20250211T145623Z CREATED:20250211T145623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T145623Z UID:294695-1741687200-1742151600@gloucesterbid.uk 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://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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/A5_UPFRONT_Flyer-2025-digital-JPEG-002-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T163000 DTSTAMP:20250306T220532Z CREATED:20250306T220532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T220532Z UID:294973-1741523400-1741537800@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:The Ultimate Bubble Show DESCRIPTION:Ray Bubbles\, an International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder\, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble!  \nThis show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises\, as Ray uses various different methods to craft stunning bubble sculptures\, effects\, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble\, a soap bubble carousel\, a bubble ghost\, and even a tornado inside a bubble! \nJoin Ray\, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder\, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures\, effects and magical displays. \nThe show was inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools\, adult neurodivergent groups\, and science centres across Europe. The performance is suitable for children and adults with additional needs. uildhaSunday 9 Mar 2025 \n\n\n\n12.30pm\n2.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Adult £9\, Child £5\, Family £22.50\nTime: 12.30 – 1.30pm and 2.30 – 3.30pm\nUnreserved seating\nPerfect for all ages! URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/the-ultimate-bubble-show/ LOCATION:Gloucester Guildhall\, 23 Eastgate Street\, Glooucester\, GL1 1NS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/spinningcarrousel_ultimatebubbleshow.jpg GEO:51.8650491;-2.2449474 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gloucester Guildhall 23 Eastgate Street Glooucester GL1 1NS United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=23 Eastgate Street:geo:-2.2449474,51.8650491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T160000 DTSTAMP:20250306T215303Z CREATED:20250306T215303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T215303Z UID:294969-1741435200-1741449600@gloucesterbid.uk SUMMARY:International Women’s Day 2025 – A Celebration of Strength\, Legacy & Belonging DESCRIPTION:Arts Diverse-City invites you to a powerful gathering honouring the history\, resilience\, and identity of women. Rooted in Gloucester’s rich heritage\, this event explores the deep connections between HAIR – a symbol of power\, belonging\, and legacy – and the personal journeys that shape us. \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n• Poetry & Spoken Word: A platform for voices to echo history\, identity\, and cultural strength. \n• Exhibition & Installations: Artistic expressions symbolising the significance of HAIR in shaping personal and collective narratives. \n• Panel Discussion: Poets\, artists\, and cultural leaders explore the themes of belonging\, home\, and heritage. \n• Community Conversations: An inclusive space to reflect\, connect\, and share lived experiences. \n\nEvent Schedule: \n• 12:00 PM – Doors Open | Welcome & Networking \n• 12:30 PM – Opening Remarks & Exhibition Introduction \n• 1:00 PM – Tour and discussion about the Exhibition \n• 2:30 PM – Open MIC Discussion: Belonging\, Home & Hair \n• 3:00 PM – Interactive Discussion & Audience Reflections \n• 3:30 PM – Closing Performances & Final Words \n• 4:00 PM – Event Ends with thanks URL:https://gloucesterbid.uk/event/international-womens-day-2025-a-celebration-of-strength-legacy-belonging/ LOCATION:Museum Of Gloucester\, Brunswick Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 1TH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibition/Show,Talks/Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/WomenInternationalDaythird.png GEO:51.8632439;-2.2444788 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum Of Gloucester Brunswick Road Gloucester GL1 1TH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brunswick Road:geo:-2.2444788,51.8632439 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR