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UID:299334-1774868400-1774879200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Spring Clean
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester Spring Clean is here!\n\nJoin us for a chance to come together as a community and give our city the clean up it deserves.\n\nFrom picking up litter to brightening up shared spaces\, every small action makes a big difference. Whether you’re a resident\, student\, or local worker\, this is your moment to take pride in Gloucester and help it shine this spring\n\n Get involved Meet new people Make a positive impact\n\nLet’s roll up our sleeves and show some love to the place we call home \n\n📍 Meet outside Gloucester Guildhall\, Eastgate Street (you’ll be allocated a team and location) 11am (until 2pm)
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-spring-clean/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20260120T162014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T133557Z
UID:298717-1772445600-1772452800@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:BiG Gloucester Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly BiG Gloucester Clean Up! ♻️ \nTidying up Gloucester one street at a time to make it more attractive to live\, work and visit. \nBring your gloves and tools\, and keep an eye on our socials for the exact location each month\, where we’ll be picking up litter\, cleaning off graffiti\, removing posters/stickers and weeding planters/green spaces. \nNew volunteers are always welcome! Email us for further details to marketing@gloucesterbid.org.uk 💚
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/big-gloucester-clean-up-2/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T223000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240521T101739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T101739Z
UID:288598-1765224000-1765233000@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Ghosts and Giggles Haunted Tours
DESCRIPTION:Held every Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm\, we go on a historical and paranormal tour of Gloucester. \nTaking in Westgate Street\, Southgate Street and Northgate Street\, we delve into the history and paranormal surrounding some of the historic buildings.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/ghosts-and-giggles-haunted-tours/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events,Talks/Educational,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20250629T193349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T092233Z
UID:296758-1751274000-1752422400@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:The Great Gift Card Giveaway 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gift Card Giveaway is back!\n\n\n\n\nWould you like to win a Gloucester Gift Card as a reward for shopping local? \n\nBetween 30th June and 13th July\, a selection of businesses who are part of the Gloucester Gift Card will be handing out small cards to their customers featuring a QR code linking to an online game which will reveal if the customer has won a Gloucester Gift Card or a discount off a Gloucester Gift Card.\n\nThere will be £350 in Gloucester Gift Cards and discounts given away during the campaign.\n\n\n\nParticipating businesses:\n💝 The Body Shop\, Eastgate Street\n💝 Brewhouse & Kitchen\, Gloucester Quays\n💝 Chez Rose\, bottom of Westgate Street\n💝 The Entertainer\, King’s Walk\n💝 The Fountain Inn\, Westgate Street\n\n💝 Miju Wools\, Cathedral Street\n💝 Norville Opticians\, Eastgate Street\n💝 Spago\, Bakers Quay\n💝 VRXPERIENCE\, Southgate Street\n\n\n\nMore businesses will be added throughout the event
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/the-great-gift-card-giveaway-2025/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20250629T180409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T180409Z
UID:296753-1751270400-1751821200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:ShopKind Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester BID is proud to support ShopKind Week\, running from 30th June to 6th July 2025\, a national campaign that calls for kindness and respect towards shopworkers and highlights the essential role they play in our communities. \nLed by the Home Office and supported by major retailers and local organisations\, ShopKind aims to tackle the rising issue of abuse and violence against retail staff – promoting a safer and more respectful shopping environment for all. \nRetail staff across the UK continue to report concerning levels of abuse\, with many facing verbal threats or worse while simply doing their jobs.ind \nThroughout ShopKind Week\, Gloucester BID\, Gloucester City Safe and Gloucestershire Constabulary will be working with local businesses to display campaign materials\, raise awareness\, and remind shoppers that a little kindness can make a big difference. \nShopKind Week is a timely opportunity to say thank you and stand in solidarity with those on the front lines of our local high streets. \nHow You Can Get Involved: \n– Visit participating Gloucester shops and thank staff for their hard work \n– Share messages of support online using #ShopKind \n– Encourage respectful and positive behaviour while shopping \nFor more information\, visit https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/shop-kind/
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/shopkind-week-2025/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events,Shopping,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20250317T114129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T114311Z
UID:295044-1744020000-1744027200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:BIG Gloucester Clean Up - April
DESCRIPTION:The BIG Gloucester Clean Up is an initiative by Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID). Together with a team of volunteers\, they meet monthly to clean up the streets of Gloucester to make it more inviting to work\, and visit. \nThey meet on the first Monday of the month\, between 10am to 12pm to litter pick\, weed and clean off graffiti from windows – an all-round tidy up. They concentrate on a different street each month. This month we are meeting… \n📅 Monday\, 7th April 2025 \n📍 Hare Lane South\, Car Park \n⏰ 10am to 12pm \nThe more the merrier! If you would like to join them\, please message marketing@gloucesterbid.org.uk for more information.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/big-gloucester-clean-up-april/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20250310T103857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T103857Z
UID:295016-1741939200-1742749200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:English Tourism Week
DESCRIPTION:VisitEngland is proud to lead English Tourism Week (14-23 March 2025) celebrating our diverse\, exciting and vibrant sector\, and highlighting the quality and value of the English tourism offer. \nEnglish tourism supports 200\,000 SME businesses\, employs 2.6 million people and generates about £71.6 billion annually for the economy in domestic visitor spending. \nEnglish Tourism Week forms part of VisitEngland’s mission to champion the sector through political engagement nationally\, regionally and locally – demonstrating to political decision-makers the importance of tourism in England and their local area. \nGloucester plays host to a number of wonderful tourist attractions\, including: \n\nGloucester Cathedral\nMuseum of Gloucester\nBlackfriars Priory\nThe Folk of Gloucester\nSoldiers of Gloucestershire Museum\nNational Waterways Museum\nLlanthony Secunda Priory\n\nWhat will you come and see?
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/english-tourism-week/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20241113T105009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T105011Z
UID:293484-1733565600-1733590800@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Indie Pop-Up Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday 7th December across King’s Walk Shopping Centre and Eastgate Shopping Centre\, where we are hosting an Indie Pop-Up Market! \nPerfect place to find:\n💚 Independent businesses\n💚 Local makers\n💚 Local creators\n💚 Bakers\n💚 Artists \nDate: Saturday 7th December \nTimes: 10am to 5pm \nLocations: King’s Walk Shopping Centre and Eastgate Shopping Centre \n💛 Inside Stalls \n💛 Entertainment and art workshops \n💛 Find your special gifts this winter here \nTRADERS INFORMATION \nStalls costs £45+VAT – you can apply here. \nFor all traders that invite a fellow trader\, you will get £10 off your fee and theirs! Simply tell us who your stall buddy is!
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/indie-pop-up-market/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Craft,Events,Family,Food,Market,Shopping,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20241113T163616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T163616Z
UID:293488-1733562000-1733590800@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday 2024
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester’s Small Business Saturday aims to highlight small business success and encourage local residents to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in our wonderful city centre.\n\nThe day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year\, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.\n\nOn Small Business Saturday\, we’re asking residents of Gloucester and the surrounding areas to go out and support all types of small businesses\, online\, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts. Keep an eye on our socials for further details – Facebook & Instagram.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/small-business-saturday-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events,Shopping,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20241108T212035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T105350Z
UID:293473-1732953600-1736697600@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Gingerbread Trail
DESCRIPTION:Ten members of the Gingerbread Family have run off around Gloucester! Can you help us find them all?\nEach of the characters have a name. \nTo enter\, pick up a trail map at one of the listed venues\, find the characters\, take note of their names and fill in the form. \n\nBy Charlie B & Co\nNationwide Building Society\nHolland & Barrett\nLondon Camera Exchange\nTopoly’s\nGlos Bike Project\nJanes Pantry\nTK Maxx\nAndrews\nPrimark\n\nWhilst you’re going around\, why not take a picture at one of our two Selfie Stations – Eastgate Shopping Centre & King’s Walk Shopping Centre. \nPost your entry form in the post box in The Body Shop\, Eastgate Street. \nFind all ten of the Gingerbread family members\, complete the entry form and pop it in the post box in The Body Shop\, Eastgate Street\, to be in with a chance of winning one of 3 x £50 Gloucester gift card!
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucesters-gingerbread-trail/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Community,Events,Family,Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T174500
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20241108T205423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T210836Z
UID:293464-1731772800-1731779100@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Lantern Parade & Christmas Lights Switch On 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Lantern Parade & Christmas Light Switch-On is back this year! Enchanted Winter Forest lanterns will light the streets of Gloucester to mark the start of the Festive season!  \nKicking off the celebrations you can join the Gloucester Cathedral carol service at 4pm\, which will be followed by the lantern parade at 4:45pm which will wind through the city centre culminating in the magical Tree of Light switch on in Kings Square. \nFREE Lantern making Workshops \nIf you would like to take part in the parade\, there are free lantern making workshops at Folk of Gloucester Saturday 9th November 11am – 3pm & Eastgate Shopping Centre Saturday 16th November 2pm – 4pm. Workshops are free and open to all ages. \nFather Christmas and the rousing Gloster Gladiators Scout Band will lead the parade\, bringing musical cheer and greeting families as they pass. As the parade arrives\, the Tree of Light in Kings Square will have ceremonial switch on as part of the annual Rotary club fundraiser. For the grand finale at Kings Square\, Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra will perform a medley of festive and popular tunes to fill the night’s sky\, \nThe event is free to attend\, and many Gloucester businesses will be keeping their doors open late for the thousands of visitors expected in the city.   \nSchedule:\nGloucester Cathedral Carol service: 4:00 – 4:30pm\nLantern Parade start: 4:45pm (Gloucester Cathedral Grounds)\nTree of Light switch on Ceremony: 5:15pm Kings Square\nLantern Parade Finish: approx 5:45pm \nParade route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2777076?units=km \nBright Nights is supported by Gloucester BID and Gloucester City Council
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-lantern-parade-christmas-lights-switch-on-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Activities,Christmas,Community,Craft,Entertainment,Events,Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T233000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20241028T150250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T101720Z
UID:293198-1730102400-1731195000@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:The Great Gift Card Giveaway!
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gift Card Giveaway is here!\n\n\n\nBe in with a chance of winning a £50 Gloucester Gift Card\, by simply making a purchase in one of the following shops and picking up a promotional card. Scan the QR code on the back and find out if you’ve won!\n\n\n\n Bizarre\n Busy Creative Bees\n Chez Rose\n Hop Kettle\n Miju Wools\n Museum of Gloucester\n Suit Direct\n The Body Shop\n The Candle Tree\n The Entertainer\n The Fountain Inn\n The Scandinavian Coffee Pod\n Wholly Gelato\n Waterstones\n\n\n\nLots of other prizes to be won too\, including Mi Reward points.\n\n\n\nYou have until 9th November to take part!\n\n\n\nMore businesses will be added throughout the event
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/the-great-gift-card-giveaway/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20241003T091134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T091138Z
UID:292970-1729497600-1730066400@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Big Pub Push 2024
DESCRIPTION:Pubs are so much more than just\, well\, pubs! They are support for many\, a place to socialise\, meet\, have fun and enjoy. Many of the Gloucester pubs host various events through out the week\, from quizzes to brewing sessions. \nThis week showcases the various regular offerings that our pubs have on\, a few special offers and a true Gloucester tradition. If you know about the Assize of Ale\, you know\, if you don’t your’e in for a treat! \nWe have Gloucester Civic Trust offering two opportunities to go on The Story of Gloucester’s Pubs and Inns Guided Walk – book tickets here
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/big-pub-push-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Activities,Business offers,Community,Tour,Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240731T103823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T084028Z
UID:292392-1728043200-1728169200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Americana Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Two days of great live Americana music in various venues around the city. More information to follow when confirmed. \nFind out more here: https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/americana-festival-2024/
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-americana-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240828T144309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T112537Z
UID:292685-1725706800-1725732000@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating all things Gloucester! \nGloucester Day falls on 7 September this year\, and the Cross Streets of Gloucester will come alive with stalls\, stands\, lively performances\, and all the pomp and ceremony of the traditional Gloucester Day parade through the four main gated streets\, led by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester\, in full Civic Regalia. \nThe Gloucester Day event is the reinstatement of the original Gloucester Day – a day of celebration on the lifting of the siege of Gloucester – in 1643. The annual celebration is organised by Gloucester’s town crier Alan Myatt and supported by Gloucester City Council. \nEvents taking place include: \n11.00am – Mock Mayor of Barton’s Parade – Starting along Constitution Walk. This intentionally comic parade is filled with larger than life Gloucester characters\, traditional entertainers\, music and fun. \n12.00pm – 12.30pm – Thanksgiving Service at St Mary de Crypt – Everyone is invited to attend this free service. \n1.00pm – Siege of Gloucester Show at The Cross\, Gloucester City Centre. Enjoy the new comic drama featuring real characters associated with the Folk of Gloucester.\nGloucester Day Parade \n2.00pm – Gloucester Day Parade – Starting along Constitution Walk\, the second parade of the day is a more formal affair – involving hundreds of participants led by the Right Worshipful Mayor of Gloucester. Hundreds of people\, young and old\, march to show their pride for their city. \n2.00pm – 4.00pm – Music on the Green at Gloucester Cathedral – Gloucester Strings Ukulele Club will be returning to perform a selection of music outside The Monk’s Kitchen\, which will be open and serving food and drinks as usual. \n4.00pm – Siege of Gloucester Show at  The Folk\, 99-103 Westgate Street. Second chance to see the comic drama. Enjoy the rustic garden with bar and café selling home-made cakes and lunches.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-day-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family,Market,Music,Shopping,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240703T154234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T154235Z
UID:292024-1724490000-1724518800@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Goes Retro 2024
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester Goes Retro is coming back on Saturday\, 24 August 2024! \n​One of the highlights of the city’s vibrant festival calendar\, Gloucester Goes Retro features over 500 classic vehicles filling the historic Gate Streets and Gloucester Docks. You will find famous car brands from yesteryear including Aston Martin\, Jensen\, Bentley\, Triumph\, Morris and Alvis to name just a few. Incredible vehicles from the 1900s through the Roaring Twenties and the War Years to the gleaming chrome of the fifties\, the iconic designs of the Swinging Sixties\, sports cars from the eighties and an instant nostalgia hit from nineties classics. \nThere’s an amazing array of nautical activities at Retro on the Water from boat trips to aquatic displays. There’s delicious food and drink aplenty\, as well as vintage fashion and shopping. \nFor music and dance enthusiasts\, visit the Mariners Square Stage where you’ll be serenaded by a host of retro acts and get your boogie on with swing dancing.​ We’ve also got 80’s Cheese and Cool Britannia-inspired 90s music over on our Kings Square stage\, overseen by the incredible young musicians of The Music Works. \n​There is so much to see and do at Gloucester Goes Retro\, don’t miss it!
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-goes-retro-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Food,Music,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240704T214646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T214811Z
UID:292059-1723885200-1723914000@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Art In The City 2024
DESCRIPTION:Art In The City is an event for all in Gloucester City centre. \nJoin us in Gloucester for a creative day! ‘Plein Air’ painting competition and exhibition. \nCompete for prizes and enjoy a day of art. Register now! \nIn it’s seventh year Art In The City looks to host both professional artists and present the opportunity for amateurs and first-timers to get involved. \n2024 ITINERARY INCLUDES: \n\nCompetitions\nPlein Air\nOpen Art\nFamily Fun\n\n 
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/art-in-the-city-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240719T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240529T205545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T205545Z
UID:291317-1721390400-1722200400@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Music-lovers in Gloucestershire are in luck that the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is returning to the city in 2024! \nTake a look at the website for the line up\, when confirmed\, and follow the Facebook page for updates.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-rhythm-blues-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240705T100910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T100910Z
UID:292079-1721034000-1722099600@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Festival of Archaeology 2024
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester Civic Trust organises Gloucester Festival of Archaeology in partnership with Gloucester Cathedral and  several organisations and Heritage venues in Gloucester. Working together we bring a host of activities designed to appeal to residents and visitors alike by encouraging everyone to look up and down and explore the city for the day through a range of fun and low-cost activities. \nThis year our theme is Gloucester under the surface. Through a series of talks in amazing venues like the Guildhall\, Gloucester Cathedral and The Folk of Gloucester we will be shining a light on the amazing archaeology that has been undertaken in the city and exploring what it means for the understanding of the past. \nThere will be lots of talks\, tours\, trails and activities for all. \nFind out more here.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-festival-of-archaeology-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Talks/Educational,Tour,Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240705T081934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T081934Z
UID:292062-1720429200-1723827600@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Second Hand Summer Challenge 2024
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves a bargain and this summer there’s more reason than ever to hunt some out in Gloucester’s own treasure trove of charity shops. \nPre-loved clothes\, brilliantly retro homewares and vintage finds – there’s something extra special about rooting them out for a steal\, while supporting worthwhile causes along the way. And now there’s more incentive than ever to visit the city centre’s amazing network of charity outlets and nose through all they have to offer\, by taking part in the Second Hand Summer Challenge. \nSimply pick up a stamp card with any purchase at a participating charity shop\, collect six stamps in total and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a Gloucester Gift Card to spend on whatever you like and keep supporting city centre retailers. \nWe have some amazing city centre charity shops taking part this year and this is how you can get involved: \n\nPick up a loyalty stamp card from one of the participating charity shops.\nVisit and purchase from at least three of the participating charity shops to qualify to enter the prize draw.\nCollect six stamps on your card on six different visits before 16th August 2024.\nOnce the you have collected six stamps\, fill in the card and hand it into any of the charity shops’ collection points and be in with a chance to win one of the super prizes!\nWatch out for the different T&Cs in the different shops i.e. spend £3+\nIf you complete a stamp card – you can start a new one!\n\nThere are also workshops and demonstrations being planned. If you upcycle or can’t get enough of pre-loved purchasing\, please get in touch.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/second-hand-summer-challenge-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Craft,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Shopping,Talks/Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240522T112250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T113237Z
UID:288659-1717408800-1717416000@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:BiG Gloucester Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our team of volunteers as we clean up Gloucester city centre one street at a time. \nStarting at 10am until 12pm\, we’ll remove posters\, stickers & zip ties\, we’ll litter pick and tidy up green spaces with light weeding. \nIf you would like to volunteer and help us clean up Gloucester\, contact us via info@gloucesterbid.org.uk and we’ll let you know where we’ll be. \nPlease bring your own gloves and tools as necessary. \nThese events take place most months on the first Monday\, between 10am-12pm.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/big-gloucester-clean-up/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240422T112638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T112714Z
UID:287913-1716638400-1716764400@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Shanty Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Back for 2024 with a plethora of Shanty shenanigans for all lovers of Maritime music. \nGloucester Shanty Festival is a fringe event for Gloucester Tall Ships and all venues for the Shanty Festival are FREE ENTRY! \nThe event is funded by Gloucester BID and city centre venues. \nAye aye to our venues for 2024:\nThe Fountain Inn\nCafé Rene\nThe Tall Ship\nWarehouse 4 at Gloucester Brewery\nThe Pelican Inn\nThe New Inn\nThe Turks Head Inn\nThe Folk of Gloucester\nKings Square\nMary de Crypt Church \nYo Ho Ho to our acts:\nNordet\nFlash Jack\nShort Drag Roger\nThe Silver Darlings\nThe Rusty Tubs\nThe Steepholmers\nBlackthorn Buskers\nCaptain Crabb\nFreddie’s Barnet\nGloucester Diamonds\nGloucester Folk Choir\nHigh and Dry Shanty\nKings Shilling Shanty Crew\nLil Cabin Buoy\nLocTup Together\nLower Deckers Shanty Group\nMighty Shinkickers\nMel Babb\nPortsmouth Shanty Men\nRod Penlington\nShips and Giggles Shanty \nGloucester Pirate Walk from Café Rene at 3pm. Find out more here – https://www.facebook.com/events/807025301269158 \nRaising funds for Severn Area Rescue Association Sharpness across the weekend.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-shanty-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Entertainment,Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240529T212754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T212754Z
UID:291324-1716195600-1717495200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Pirate Window Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy me’ hearties! Join us for bingo with a twist… Instead of numbers\, it’s pirate themed art!\n\nFind all twelve\, shout ‘Full House’ and be in with a chance of winning!\n\nYou can pick up a bingo card from any of the participating businesses\, the Museum of Gloucester is a great place to start!\n\nFollow the map and make a note of where you find the pieces.\n\nTo enter\, fill your details on the back of the flyer and hand it into the Museum of Gloucester to be in with the chance to win some piratey prizes! 
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/pirate-window-bingo/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family,Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20240327T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T173500Z
UID:287552-1711184400-1712595600@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Design your own Easter Egg competition!
DESCRIPTION:Easter colouring in competition! \n\n\n\nDuring the Easter school holidays\, we thought we’d have an egg inspired competition for all the budding young designers here in Gloucester! \n\n\n\nPick up one of our ‘Draw your own Easter Egg Competition’ leaflets from one of the following places in the city centre:\n\n\n Bill’s\n Great Western Air Ambulance Charity – Gloucester Shop – Northgate Street\n Great Western Air Ambulance Charity – Boutique – Southgate Street\n Museum of Gloucester – Brunswick Road\n\n\n\nPick up a packet of pencils too\, while stocks last and get creating!\n\n\n\nComplete your design and either hand it back into the Museum of Gloucester or take a picture and email it to us with your contact details.\n\n\n\nYou’ll be entered to win a £25 Gloucester Gift Card\, which you can spend in over 98 businesses across the city centre.\n\n\n\nCompetition closes on Monday 8th April 2024 and will be judged by the creative team JOLT Gloucester.\n\n\n\nWhat will you design?
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/design-your-own-easter-egg-competition/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Activities,Craft,Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20231202T100307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T100308Z
UID:286087-1701504000-1704646800@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Runaway Reindeer Trail
DESCRIPTION:Twelve Runaway Reindeers have escaped all around Gloucester city centre! Can you find them all? \nThis colourful\, Christmas arts trail is a brilliant free activity for families\, and features twelve different\, 6ft tall reindeer\, all customised by brilliant local artists\, scattered across the city. Find them all using our trail map and enter weekly competitions to win great prizes.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/runaway-reindeer-trail/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Activities,Christmas,Community,Events,Family,Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20231202T101442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T101443Z
UID:286092-1701504000-1701536400@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester’s Small Business Saturday aims to highlight small business success and encourage local residents to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in our wonderful city centre.\n\nThe day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year\, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.\n\nOn Small Business Saturday\, we’re asking residents of Gloucester and the surrounding areas to go out and support all types of small businesses\, online\, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/small-business-saturday-2/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Business offers,Events,Shopping,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20231005T175406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T175406Z
UID:285426-1697886000-1698620400@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:BIG PUB PUSH
DESCRIPTION:Pubs are so much more than just\, well\, pubs! They are support for many\, a place to socialise\, meet\, have fun and enjoy. \nMany of the Gloucester pubs will host various events through out the week\, from quizzes to brewing sessions. \nCelebrating pubs between 21st-29th October 2023. \nTo celebrate this week we have partnered with Gloucester Civic Trust to bring you the opportunity to learn more about the history of pubs and inns in Gloucester. The highly popular guided walk ‘The Story of Gloucester’s Pubs and Inns’ will be running three times over this week. Tickets are only £7\, guided walk lasts about 75 mins and full of super information. \nSunday 22nd October 12:00 Tuesday 24th October 2.00pm & Saturday 28th October 11am.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/big-pub-push/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Drink,Events,Talks/Educational,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231012T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231015T233000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20231009T103003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T104204Z
UID:285458-1697112000-1697412600@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Poetry Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Starting at the Tigers Eye Restaurant and onto The Folk of Gloucester and back again\, we have poets\, music and activities for all with an interest in poetry. \nJoin us to celebrate this October!
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-poetry-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibition/Show,Talks/Educational,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester Poetry Festival":MAILTO:TheDirector@gloucesterpoetryfestival.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20230306T102206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T132538Z
UID:283048-1694736000-1694995199@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Americana Music Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Three days of great live Americana music in various venues around the city. More information to follow when confirmed. \nFind out more here: https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/americana-festival-2023/
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-americana-music-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T023751
CREATED:20230816T092305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T092305Z
UID:284901-1694160000-1694365200@www.gloucesterbid.uk
SUMMARY:Gloucester Heritage Open Days 2023
DESCRIPTION:Over 90 events including guided walks\, talks\, tours of venues not normally open to the public\, music\, exhibitions and craft demonstrations. Most of these do not require booking but talks and some venues will require booking.\n\nFind out what events are taking place in Gloucester and book your tickets if needed here – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gloucestercivictrustlimited
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-heritage-open-days-2023/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Exhibition/Show,Family,Talks/Educational,Tour
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