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City Swings Again as Gloucester’s Rhythm & Blues Festival Makes Its Return
Gloucester’s got the Blues - and we couldn’t be happier! The city swings again with the return of the Rhythm & Blues Festival - ten venues over ten days! A highlight of Gloucester’s summer calendar, the city’s much-loved Rhythm & Blues Festival, coordinated by...
Roarsome Lions at Large sculpture trail arrives in Cheltenham and Gloucester
Families across the county are preparing to go wild this summer as a pride of lions take to the streets of Gloucestershire. The trail will see 32 majestic lion sculptures designed and decorated by artists at a host of stunning landmarks and interesting everyday...
Dig Into History: Gloucester Celebrates Festival of Archaeology
The Gloucester Festival of Archaeology returns from 14th to 26th July 2025, offering an immersive exploration of the city’s hidden past. Presented in partnership with Gloucester BID Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Civic Trust, Museum of Gloucester, Gloucestershire...
Second Hand Summer Challenge returns to Gloucester city centre
Celebrate sustainable shopping, support local charities – and win big! This summer, the Second Hand Summer Challenge makes its exciting return to Gloucester! Now through to the 24th August 2025, participants are encouraged to explore the city’s fantastic charity...
‘Support local with teacher gifts’, urge business leaders
With the end of the school year on its way, residents are encouraged to think local with teacher gifts to boost Gloucester’s economy. A clear ‘support local’ message has been shared ahead of the end of term on behalf of Gloucester businesses. The backers of the...
Independents Week – Blog – Alastair Kerr
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....
Independents Week – Blog – Luke Lutman
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...
Independents Week – Blog – Colin Munro
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 raft of...
Independents Week – Blog – Sam Holliday
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...
Independents Week – Blog – Iain Nicholson
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...
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