Gloucester, get ready! On Saturday 20th September, King’s Square is turning into the city’s ultimate hotspot for fun, inspiration, and fresh opportunities.
ReFresh is a free, one-day event made for 14 to 19-year-olds (and anyone curious about what’s out there). It’s your chance to try new things, meet cool people, and discover opportunities you didn’t even know existed.
What’s on?
King’s Square will be buzzing with local organisations sharing everything from jobs and education pathways to volunteering, activities, and support services. But it’s not just about info, there’s loads to do while you’re here:
🎯 Crazy Golf (9-hole) – grab some friends and have a laugh
🎨 “Doves of Peace” art project – get creative with local artists
🍴 Free food from The Nest – tasty bites on us
🎶 Live music with The Music Works – good vibes all day
🔐 “Crack the Code” challenge – collect clues, unlock the safe, and win prizes
Thinking about starting your own business? Head to the brand-new University of Gloucestershire City Campus where the Start and Grow Enterprise team will be on hand to hear your ideas and give you a boost.
Why come?
No tickets, no sign-ups, no pressure – just turn up between 11am and 3pm, wander round, and see what sparks your interest. Whether you’re into education, work, volunteering, music, sport, or just hanging out – ReFresh is here to help you find your thing.
What people are saying
“ReFresh is all about reigniting the enthusiasm of Gloucester’s young people by showcasing the wide range of opportunities available to them. In collaboration with Gloucester BID and Colliers, we’re inviting young people into the city centre to explore pathways in education, employment, volunteering, support services, and leisure activities. At Bridge Training, we’re proud to deliver high-quality education, but we know that helping young people truly thrive means going beyond the classroom. Many tell us they want to get involved in new hobbies and activities, but face barriers – whether that’s not knowing where to start or lacking the confidence to take that first step. ReFresh is designed to break down those barriers and inspire young people to engage, grow, and connect with their community.”
– Louisa Phoenix, Careers Lead, Bridge Training Ltd
“I would encourage anyone considering their next steps, whether into education, employment, or training, to come along and explore the growing range of opportunities open to young people in Gloucester. One of our key priorities is to attract businesses to invest in our city, so that we make it a place where talented young people choose to live and work adding to the vibrancy and life of our city.”
– Councillor Jeremy Hilton, Leader of Gloucester City Council
“ReFresh is a great starting point for any young person wanting to find something for them in this city. Whether it’s education and training or volunteering and socialisation, or a mixture of all of the above. It can be overwhelming, and we hope that bringing this event into Kings Square we can make it more accessible, with a little bit of fun thrown in.”
– Emily Gibbon, Manager, Gloucester BID
The Details:
📍 King’s Square, Gloucester
📅 Saturday 20th September
🕚 11am – 3pm
💸 Totally free
ReFresh is funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund with support from Gloucester City Council, Gloucester BID, Bridge Training Ltd, King’s Square, Eastgate Shopping Centre, and the University of Gloucestershire.
👉 Find out more: gloucesterbid.uk/refresh-opportunities-fair
