ALT The two Forum buildings with most facade panels installed. The bridge has been installed between the buildings and the cathedral can be seen between the two.
ALT Let's all 'bee' kind this Random Act of Kindness Day and shop local.
ALT 24 exciting things to look forward to in Gloucester in 2024.
ALT A picture of chambers pub.
ALT Plans for an ambitious new scheme that will transform Gloucester city centre have been given the green light with the news that it will receive £11 million of Levelling Up Funding. The bold new vision for a vibrant garden quarter in the heart of the city proposed by Gloucester City Council, can now go ahead with today’s government announcement that Gloucester will receive an £11 million boost. The Greyfriars Quarter will see a complete revamp of the area around the Eastgate Shopping Centre complementing the massive multi-million pound regeneration currently taking place right across the city. The proposals will see part of the shopping centre including the market hall, given an overhaul and repurposed with spaces set aside for community activities, a new market and foodhall, as well as a park and gardens, all set within the grounds of the 13th century Greyfriars monastery.
ALT Great work today by RotaryatKingsholm Gloucester and volunteers. Adding a splash of spring purple to Gloucester. Led by Bryan "green fingers" Bamber, and assisted by some super little helpers, they planted 1,000 crocus corms in a grassed area between Greyfriars and the rear entrance to Gloucester market. This was done with the agreement of Gloucester City Council and we should see them appear next spring and every year thereafter. Bringing some vibrant colour to the area. Rotary clubs help to plant millions of purple crocuses every year to raise awareness for efforts to end polio, and we are doing very well! Rotary has helped reduce the number of wild poliovirus cases per year by 99.9%, with 2023 seeing only 8 cases of polio recorded. The crocus species is crocus tommasinianus (Ruby Giant) for those who may be interested.
ALT SAVE THE DATE - Gloucester's Lantern Procession & Christmas Lights Switch-On - Saturday 18th November. A festive day out with free activities for all the family. Take part in the glowing lantern parade celebrating the 12 days of Christmas, watch the Tree of Light Ceremony with a little love in Kings Square, or join the singing and hear Gloucester Cathedral Carol Service a ringing.
ALT Gloucester BID Seeks Enthusiastic Reindeer Project Manager for Christmas Campaign! We are looking to run the ‘Runaway Reindeers Trail’ again this year around Gloucester City Centre and Gloucester Quays. 12 reindeers, all decorated by different local artists, need to find a home from the end of November to the beginning of January. We are looking for a Project Manager to come on-board and join our small team to manage this project for us. From managing the reindeers, organising where they need to go, moving them into place, ensuring they are in tip-top condition, to creating the trail map, promoting before and during the event, plus sewing the seed for auctioning them off in the New Year for a local charity or selection of local charities. Closing date is Friday 3rd November 2023