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With the weather getting colder, why not visit one of Gloucester’s many coffee shops and cosy up with a hot drink? Here's a list of just some of them!

Spending at your favourite local businesses will earn 1 point for every pound you spend. When you rack up 10 points, you’re entered into a prize draw to win that month’s prize for your area. Best of all, once you’ve linked your cards, there’s no need to show a loyalty card.

Whether you’re living in halls or student housing in the popular Kingsholm, St Oswald or Quays areas, there is plenty to do and discover as you start your new and exciting student life in Gloucester.  

Looking for fun, family-friendly Halloween activities this October half-term? Gloucester’s got you covered.

Looking for an autumn day out or staycation? Gloucester has plenty to keep you entertained all autumn long.

Today Historic England is asking people “what do you love about your high street?” as the first part of a national conversation on the future of our high streets.

It’s fantastic news that Gloucester is recognized as being one of about places in the UK for the Arts Council to focus on in the coming years. Whereas the city has seen substantial physical regeneration of the Quays, Bus station and elsewhere for too long Gloucester has been side-lined and under-invested in terms of its arts and culture, when compared to places like London, Cardiff and Bristol.

Perhaps, if you’re feeling like me, you might be yearning for travel, as well. When I directed From the Vine, which opens on September 17 at the Guildhall, the world was a much different place. We were able to freely hop on planes and visit remote romantic locations like Acerenza, Italy, where the film takes place.

Need a breath of fresh air? The saying itself means a change, something refreshing and new. So why, if fresh air gives us this feeling do we spend so much time inside? 

Jolt located at the heart of Gloucester on Kings Square, recently announced their co-working space and studios dedicated to supporting local artists and creatives will be opening 3rd September 2021.

Every September, volunteers across England organise Heritage Open Days to celebrate the fantastic history and culture of our country. This gives you the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. Gloucester is full of fascinating heritage, so here's a list of ten places you can explore over the HOD weekend 10th – 13th September 2021!

The brand new series, which airs from Sunday 29^th August, took Mortimer and Whitehouse up and down the country to some of the UK’s finest fishing spots - from The Lake District to The Norfolk Broads, and closer to home; The River Severn!