Gloucester Civic Trust has unveiled the latest and final exhibition of its exciting heritage project Rebirth of The Folk of Gloucester; What, Where, When, Why? “We Stitched” is a celebration of Tudor creativity inspired by the medieval wall art uncovered when the...
Gloucester businesses have offered their top tip on how to get the edge in 2021, with everything from celebrating every win, no matter how small, to making sure your team keeps talking. It is a tumultuous time at the moment — especially for businesses — and the third...
For the attention of business owners who have an outstanding BID levy invoice. You will be receiving a reminder from Gloucester City Council in the post – there should have been a letter from Gloucester BID alongside that reminder, but GCC decided not to include...
Join us for this one-off sensory experience exploring the links between coffee and photography In this workshop you will learn more about: the history of coffee; the various home brewing methods; and the different coffee tasting notes. Followed by an open discussion...
The staff at GL1 leisure centre in Gloucester provide such a welcoming atmosphere that it’s a place where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. As a non-profit charitable trust, the main aim of Gloucester’s GL1 leisure centre is to promote the mental and...
Are there some shops you walk into and feel like you could stay all day? Idun Spirit is one of those. As soon as you enter, you feel welcome, relaxed and open. In fact, Idun owners, Libby and Toni say this is exactly the sort of environment they wanted to create. Some...
Vibrant and alternative retail outlet Bizarre, celebrates 7 years in business! Based in the heart of the Westgate Street community, you’ll find a wonderful and vibrant shop called Bizarre, who are celebrating 7 years in business this month. Women owned and women run,...
Newly named Pizza place is talk of the City! Based in the centre of the Westgate Street community, you’ll find a delicious pizza place called Dough From Dough. Newly named and rebranded, Dough From Dough is a family run, rugby crazed pizza place. Formerly known as...
One of Cheltenham’s hidden gems has moved to Gloucester! Mister’s Café and Bistro, owned by Gloucester residents Mike and Rex, had outgrown its much-loved Cheltenham site and is due to open on Westgate Street on Wednesday 26th October. The pair have been working on...
Gloucester’s YMCA charity shop is proud to launch their newly refitted and vibrant children’s section, the largest charity shop children’s section in Gloucestershire, to help the City with the cost-of-living crisis. The new area, which has taken the small team of...
This session will focus on the threat posed by cyber criminals, who pose on of the main threats to businesses but about whom most of us know very little. We’ll look at the extent and reality of attacks based on latest available data, and we’ll run through some of the...
Calling all local Gloucester business owners and managers! You are cordially invited to a Coronation Local Business Networking Afternoon Tea! Together with Gloucester BID, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is hosting a local business networking afternoon tea...
Calling all local Gloucester business owners and managers! You are cordially invited to a Coronation Local Business Networking Afternoon Tea! Together with Gloucester BID, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is hosting a local business networking afternoon tea...
An amazing afternoon with plenty of family fun activities and entertainment, from Christopher Beauman, as well as CPR and Defibrillator Training Plus, a children’s fashion show from 3:30 pm, where everyone can get involved! As well as special guest Charlie Bear!...
Folk at The Folk is back in 2023, 12 hours of action packed Folk Music, Morris Dancing and Workshops. Come all ye! We have a day full of music, dance, workshops, talks and sing arounds. On the 16th of September 2023 we are offering you over 25 different song, music...
The Folk of Gloucester, the community, events and exhibition space is holding a folk festival on the 16th of September. The “Folk at the Folk” festival is bringing together over 25 different song, music and dance acts from around the county and beyond. There will also...
JACK IN THE GREEN The Revival of an Old May Day Tradition In 2015 an attempt was made to revive one of England’s oldest folk customs. Some say The Jack in the Green dates back to pagan times, no-one knows for sure. What is certain was that this colourful custom...
Join us at The Ideas Agency for a high-energy innovation event on Friday 21 April at Gloucester Brewery (with as much pizza as you can eat!) in support of childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish. We want to invite you and your team to a in-person workshop where...
Recently vacated premises on Westgate Street, Hubble Bubble Café, has been transformed into a wonderful Christmas wonderland. With permission from the owners of the building, Gloucester BID organised for two of their reindeers to have pride of place, along with an...
Gloucester Brewery celebrates its 10th year alongside the successful launch of a new taproom and shop at its stunning waterside location in Gloucester Docks. Founded in 2011 on a love of beer and a vision for creative, sustainable brewing, Gloucester Brewery has gone...
The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire has arranged for an ‘ASB Concerns Meeting’ to be held on: Wednesday, 5th July 2023 between 5pm until 6.30pm at the Guildhall, Gloucester, GL1 1NS Share your experiences with other businesses...
This weekend will be another bumper schedule for events in Gloucester. From heritage days, guest appearances and flower shows to dragon boat racing, coffee concert and Eurovision events! On Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May, the National Association of Flower...
Independent businesses are so important. They are the personality in any place and bring to life the diversity of the city! Independents account for around 65% of the approximately 290,000 retail outlets in the UK and are at the heart of local communities throughout...
In its third year, the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology, starting this weekend and continuing until the 30th of July, is a city-wide event that encourages visitors and residents to explore the city and gain a greater appreciation of what lies beneath. Steeped in...
Gloucester will turn red, white and blue to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in May. The city will be dressed in Union Jack flags and bunting over the Coronation weekend with Kings Square lit up in the three colours of...
Sandra Powell is the owner of The Candle Tree on College Street, and is in the running to be crowned as the UK’s favourite local business A Gloucester gift shop owner is giving thanks to her loyal customers after being nominated in a nationwide search to find the UK’s...
Over 125 planters of various types, containing thousands of plants were added to brighten up the city last week. For the last 5 years, Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) has arranged for city streets to be adorned with beautiful blooms and this year has...
Gloucester’s influx of new (and old) food and drink establishments opening is a welcome site for the city’s high street. We’ve recently seen the opening of ‘Island Bites’, a new independent Caribbean restaurant and take-away, which opened its doors last month and...
Blackfriars Priory that has seen hundreds of happy couples tie the knot, has won gold at the South West Tourism Awards. The beautiful and historic venue owned by English Heritage and managed by Gloucester City Council, has pipped two other prestigious venues to the...
Gloucester joins vibrant night-time destinations around the world including places in Australia, New Zealand and Sweden, by winning the coveted Purple Flag It’s the sixth time the city has won the Purple Flag award for its evening and night-time economy which is...
Gloucester is invited to ‘Go Gold’ this September to support Emily’s Gift. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and 37 children are receiving cancer treatment on the Emily Kent Unit in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital presently. Hundreds are in...
On 14 March Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) opened the doors to its second shop in the heart of Gloucester. The Town Crier helped announce the opening to passers-by during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. GWAAC is inviting local shoppers to come down and visit...
This summer, a curious fox called Farrah embarks on a journey across the country to explore high streets, their history, heritage and the people that gather on them. Farrah is coming to Gloucester to meet and receive gifts from a very special host created by our...
Ten fluffy bunnies have hopped off around Gloucester, carrying with them a letter, find the bunnies, unscramble the word and be in with the chance of winning a £50 gift card. This Easter, collaborating with ten fantastic Gloucester businesses and venues, Gloucester...
This year is probably the most important for independent businesses as they look to rebuild. The money spent in local, independent shops and businesses makes a real difference to the owners and the local economy. Here we celebrate ten out of our (many!) fabulous...
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