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SUMMARY:Gloucester Storytelling Café
DESCRIPTION:Saffy and Jane Springham are pleased to have started running a monthly Storytelling Café at The Folk. The Café is on every first Thursday of the month from 7pm for ages 14+. There will be invited guest storytellers\, music and open mic every month. We want to hear all kinds of storytelling – so whether you enjoy traditional\, real life\, original works\, narrative poems or flash fiction there will be something for everyone! Oral telling and written tales\, beginners and experienced performers alike are welcome. \nWe’d love you to come along and join us at our future dates: \nJune 1st – two guest tellers Kelly bringing stories from the Romany community and Matt McCall with steampunk fables \nJuly 6th – Open mic special! Led by Saffy and Jane and a surprise teller – bring us your fabulous stories \nAugust 3rd – Summer special – beach hats optional! \nSeptember 7th – Storytelling with a local history flavour \nOctober 5th – Guest storytellers – Ominous Folk of Hopeless Maine \nNovember 2nd – Tales for the darkening season – featured teller Fiona Eadie \nDecember 7th – Festive tales of merriment and mirth with a little Christmas “spirit”
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-storytelling-cafe/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T154219Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tours of the Folk of Gloucester
DESCRIPTION:A “Behind the Scenes” Tour of three Tudor houses “If only Walls could Talk”. \nTake a trip back in time guided by the colourful characters who lived and worked in this row of Tudor houses. Immerse yourself in fascinating facts and gory stories while you explore the many rooms with a serving maid\, or an undertaker\, a Puritan Mayor or other larger than life characters from the past 600 years. The Tour Guides will be dressed in costume\, representing a real person connected to the building. \nBe one of the first to explore these houses which were closed for several years! Walk on the squeaky floorboards and smell the history!\nGloucester Civic Trust have taken over this amazing and unique row of three Tudor houses from the City Council and want to bring life back into the buildings and keep them safe for future generations. \nYou will also hear about our plans as this will no longer be a museum but an exhibition and events space and a centre for the local community. \nPlease note that the Tour takes about 90 minutes. There are many steps and staircases so this tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. \nThe Café will be open so please come a bit early and support our efforts to keep these beautiful buildings open by buying a cup of tea or coffee before the Tour as the Introduction to the Tour usually starts here.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/behind-the-scenes-tours-of-the-folk-of-gloucester/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Talks/Educational,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T230000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
CREATED:20230913T145906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T145906Z
UID:285072-1694862000-1694905200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Folk at the Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Folk at The Folk is back in 2023\, 12 hours of action packed Folk Music\, Morris Dancing and Workshops. \nCome all ye! We have a day full of music\, dance\, workshops\, talks and sing arounds. \nOn the 16th of September 2023 we are offering you over 25 different song\, music and dance acts from around the county and beyond. There will also be talks and workshops. Entry to the main events is free but donations towards the upkeep of the Folk of Gloucester will be very welcome. For participation in workshops and talks there is a suggested donation of £5. There will be real ale and locally sourced food at the Folk of Gloucester Café.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/folk-at-the-folk-festival/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Charity,Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Fairs,Family,Food,Music,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
CREATED:20230809T122613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T122645Z
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SUMMARY:Cotton Motorcycle Rally - 100 Year Anniversary of the Isle of Man TT Win
DESCRIPTION:The Annual meeting of the Cotton Motorcycle Owners Club\, brings together over 30 bikes and their owners to the spiritual home of the cotton motorcycle. This year we will be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Isle of Man TT win in 1923 which helped the company’s sales take off.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/cotton-motorcycle-rally-100-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition/Show,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
CREATED:20230704T110937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T112648Z
UID:284435-1689415200-1690822800@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Lots of events happening across the city of Gloucester\, including: \n\nEastgate Chamber Tours – Eastgate Street\nLego Keep Castle\, sponsored by Gloucester BID – Folk of Gloucester\nBrickBox Stained Glass LEGO® workshops – Folk of Gloucester\nBrickBox Drop in Lego workshops – Folk of Gloucester\nA tale of two castles with Andrew Armstrong – Gloucester Guildhall\n\nFind out more here – https://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/events/
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-festival-of-archaeology/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T085321Z
UID:284441-1688810400-1688832000@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Kushti Divvus - a Taste of Gloucester's Romany Flavours
DESCRIPTION:A special event exploring Gloucester’s Romany / Gypsy heritage through music\, food and more. \nKelly Marie Horsley was born into the Romany/Gypsy community in Gloucester – her mother’s first language is Romany. Kelly has been recording its rich heritage and histories across the generations and along with an exhibition curated with Marsha O’Mahony and Georgia Williams at The Folk\, you’ll have an opportunity to taste the flavours of this community. \nThe day will include live Romany music\, campfire food\, peg-making\, plus an illustrated talk from Kelly. This is a free event but it is essential that you book here to secure your spot. \nVoices Gloucester is committed to ensuring that the projects and events that we organise and support\, contribute to the environmental wellbeing of Gloucester. Where possible please use public transport to attend this event.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/kushti-divvus-a-taste-of-gloucesters-romany-flavours/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment,Events,Talks/Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Voices Gloucester":MAILTO:info@voicesgloucester.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T170000
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CREATED:20230628T120200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T120307Z
UID:284255-1688205600-1688317200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Steampunks of Gloucestershire
DESCRIPTION:This Summer our Steampunk Festival celebrates characters from Quartermain\, Fogg\, and van Helsing to Randolph and John Carter\, to Holmes and Adèle Blanc-Sec\, and all those other extraordinary gentlefolk.\n\nAs well as our Market full of intriguing and beautiful objects there will be a whole host of Talks\, activities for all the kids and our Usual Cafe and Bar open to enjoy fun in the Sun.\n\nThe Great thing is that it’s free!!\n\n\nWhat is Steampunk?\nSteampunk is a celebration of the 19thc origins of Science Fiction.\n\nAlthough the name “Steampunk” is 20th century\, the style and form of Steampunk goes back to the earliest 19th-century authors who created the genre of Science Fiction. Those first authors were writing in the dawn light of the Industrial Revolution\, a time of infinite possibilities and infinite change. As time went on their fiction became not only speculation but inspiration\, and warnings\, to future generations.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/steampunks-of-gloucestershire/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Exhibition/Show,Fairs,Music,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230630T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T115006Z
UID:284252-1688122800-1688126400@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Folk Talks - Jack in the Green
DESCRIPTION: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 accompanied by a parade of extravagantly dressed chimney sweeps was alive and flourishing in England in the 18th\, 19th and early 20th centuries. Through video and song we follow the story of this audacious attempt to bring this peculiar British custom back to the streets of Gloucestershire whilst learning about other strange English customs that continue to this very day.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/folk-talks-jack-in-the-green/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Exhibition/Show,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
CREATED:20230510T160702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T160702Z
UID:283457-1683972000-1683993600@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Orchid's at The Folk!
DESCRIPTION:The Folk of Gloucester and the Cheltenham & District Orchid Society Bring you Orchid’s at The Folk! A great chance to buy unique Orchids that you wont find in the shops. Throughout the day Dr Tom the Orchid Doctor will be holding clinics to help make the most of your orchids and also answer those burning questions. There will be repotting sessions too.\n\nWhether you own Orchids or have tried and failed this is the event for you.\n\nFREE to Enter and suitable for all the family.\n\nOrchid picture by Fern Harden.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/orchids-at-the-folk/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Shopping,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
CREATED:20230307T174317Z
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UID:283068-1679740200-1679761800@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Faery Fayre at The Folk of Gloucester
DESCRIPTION:Yay !!!!  Devine Magic Realm are bringing the Spring Faeries to The Folk of Gloucester on Saturday 25th March 2023. Join for Faery Fun at the Spring Equinox Faery Fayre 10.30am – 4.30pm Free Entry.\nThe Folk of Gloucester\nBishop Hoopers House\n99-103 Westgate Street\nGloucester GL1 2PG\nThere will have a wonderful display of Faery related stalls including artists\, plus psychic readers and healing therapies. Enjoy the magical faery fun inside The Folk & around the garden.\nBe entertained by the ladies Merrie Morgana Medieval Fusion Dancers\, Julia Mosley & Ominous Folk. There will be a Spring Faery Trail around the venue and court garden too. Plus Annabells Children’s Fairy Workshop & Fairy Photobooth.\nCome along dressed as your favourite theme Faery anything goes from flower faery\, steampunk faery\, whereever your imagination takes you.\nEnjoy refreshments at the Cafe at The Folk of Gloucester.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/spring-equinox-faery-fayre-at-the-folk-of-gloucester/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Craft,Entertainment,Events,Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
CREATED:20230307T172906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T172906Z
UID:283058-1679133600-1679850000@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:National Lottery Open Week
DESCRIPTION:Every week National Lottery players raise more than £30 million which goes towards funding good causes across the UK. \nEach time you play The National Lottery you help make the UK a better place\, and we want to say thank you! \nSince 1994\, more than £47 billion has been raised for good causes. Due to this support\, good cause projects in the arts\, community\, film heritage and sport are able to make a huge difference in their local communities. \nFor making their work possible\, National Lottery funded projects across the UK want to say #ThanksToYou to the National Lottery players by offering free entry or other special offers this National Lottery Open Week! \nBetween 18-26 March 2023\, anyone who presents a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard (digital or physical) will be able to access these special offers.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/national-lottery-open-week/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks/Educational,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230302T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T003517
CREATED:20230228T122739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T122937Z
UID:282981-1677754800-1677760200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Tours of the Folk of Gloucester - "If Only Walls Could Talk!"
DESCRIPTION:Be one of the first to explore this building which was closed for several years!  Walk on the squeaky floorboards and smell the history! \nGloucester Civic Trust have taken over this amazing and unique row of three Tudor houses from the City Council and want to bring life back into the buildings and keep them safe for future generations. \nGuided tours are now available and tell the stories of the buildings themselves and the people who owned them or worked or lived in them during the last 600 years.  The tour guides will be dressed in costume\, representing a real person connected to the building. \nFind out why someone was hiding in the loft of the coal house\, or who received special dispensation from the Privy Council in the sixteenth century.  Hear the story about Bishop Hooper and the room he is reputed to have stayed in the night before he was burnt at the stake in 1555. \nWho owned and lived in these buildings during the Civil War and the Seige of Gloucester in 1643?  Who set up the largest pin making factory in Gloucester here in the 18th Century and exhibited their state-of-the-art machinery in the Great Exhibition in 19th Century?  Who was the very last baby to be born here in 20th Century?\nAnd –\nWhere was the witch’s bottle found? \nAll these questions will be answered during the tour. \nYou will also hear about our plans for the future of the buildings which will no longer be a museum but an exhibition and events space and a centre for the local community. \nNotes\nPlease note that the Tour takes about 90 minutes and costs £7 for adults\, £3 for children under16 (who must be accompanied by and adult).  There is a limit of 10 people on each tour.  Book now to avoid disappointment. \nAccess to the first and second floors is via staircases.  There is no lift access.  This means the tour is unsuitable for pushchairs\, users of wheelchairs and those with limited mobility. \nThe Café will be open so please come a bit early and support our efforts to keep these beautiful buildings open by buying a cup of tea or coffee before the Tour as the Introduction to the Tour usually starts here.The Folk of Gloucester is managed by Gloucester Civic Trust Limited\nRegistered in England | Company No.01078805 | Charity No.264719\nRegistered Office: Bishop Hooper House\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, GL1 2PG
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/282981/2023-03-02/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tour
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