Raven Seniors Association, Hare Lane We are a small charity open two mornings a week for seniors to get together over a cuppa tea/coffee and meet people. Currently open Tuesdays and FridaysThe Raven Seniors Association is a charitable trust run by volunteer’s. It’s...
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Independents Week – Spotlight – BAKED
BAKED, Worcester Street BAKED was born in 2020 after facing redundancy. I had always had a passion for baking and thought why not give it go!? SO glad I did!3 years later I run my own brownie and blondie on Worcester Street in Gloucester, I have met so many lovely...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Bizarre
Bizarre, Cathedral Quarter, Westgate StreetWe love being part of the community of Gloucester, everyone is so friendly. There are lots of lovely independent retailers here and we have a large customer base looking for alternatives to larger national chains. We have...
Independents Week – Spotlight – G & W Furniture
G & W Furniture, Southgate Street We are a family run quality furniture retailer, we have been trading in Gloucester for just under 50 years. Our store on Southgate Street overlooks the Historic Docks and uniquely has part of the Roman Wall, dating back to 97AD...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Gloucester Brewery
Gloucester Brewery, Warehouse 4, Gloucester Docks Gloucester Brewery is a craft beer brewery and micro-distillery based in the heart of Gloucester Docks, we have a passion for creating the best quality products possible and we love to share them with our customers. We...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Gloucester Framing
Gloucester Framing, Commercial RoadGloucester Framing is a bespoke framing service. We're a small, independent business. We love what we do because no day is the same. You never know what is going to come through the door. It's a genuine pleasure to meet our customers...
Independents Week – Spotlight – MIJU Wools
MIJU Wools, Cathedral Quarter, College StreetWe supply everything you need for knitting and crochet projects including beautiful yarns ,patterns,needles and hooks . We run lots of sociable knitting and crochet groups. We are friendly and approachable and will do our...
Independents Week – Spotlight – TANK Gloucester
TANK Gloucester, Gloucester Docks TANK was the first pub opened by Gloucester Brewery in 2015, occupying the original brewery premises. In TANK we offer the perfect venue to sample the best beers brewed in the city, alongside Fox's Kiln Distillery gins & vodkas,...
Independents Week – Spotlight – The Comfy Pew Cafe Bistro
The Comfy Pew Cafe Bistro, Cathedral Quarter, College Street We are a small family and friends run cafe in the heart of Gloucester just by the Cathedral gates. We opened May 21 just after the covid lockdown so times were tough enough then came the energy crisis. We...
Independents Week – Spotlight – The Folk of Gloucester
The Folk Cafe at The Folk of Gloucester, Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Street Gloucester Civic Trust proudly presents our cafe, serving drinks including alcohol with hot and cold food.It’s rewarding to meet with visitors to the folk and exhibitions, we’re often...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Treasure Seekers Hub
Treasure Seekers, Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Street. Treasure Seekers is a social enterprise set up in 2012 to help people in Gloucestershire become the best version of themselves. Treasure Seekers Hub is an art and craft shop and space selling pre-packed art and...
Independents Week – Spotlight – VRXPERIENCE
VRXPERIENCE, Southgate Street Virtual Reality and gaming is something I've been interested in for most of my life. I remember gathering my brothers to sit around the TV, controllers in hand, and playing against each other for hours. That's the feeling I wanted to...
Independents Week – Blog – FSB
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...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Aroma
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...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Cafe Rene
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,...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Cauldron Creations
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...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre
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...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Hop Kettle
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 batches...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Kara Hair and Beauty
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...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Loves2pets Ltd
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...