Gloucester Civic Trust News

Events in August

Thursday 4 August 1.30 – 4.30

Art Workshop – “The Architecture of Gloucester”.

At St Michael’s Tower. Call Trudi on 01452 386007 for bookings.

Saturday 6 August 12 Noon

“Roundheads V Cavaliers” with Captain Curzon.

A thrilling tour that takes you back to 1643 during the English Civil War.

Starts from St Michael’s Tower.

Tickets £3.50 available from St Michael’s Tower and the TIC.

Friday 12 August 7.00 pm

“The Greyfriars Story”.

This has it all – water wars and friars with attitude!

Meet on site – includes a brief history on the surrounding heritage

area, and St Mary de Crypt.

Tickets £3.50 available from St Michael’s Tower and the TIC.

Saturday 13 August from 12 noon

Gloucester in Poems, with former County Poet Laureate Peter Wyton.

A light hearted look at Gloucester in verse.

At St Michael’s Tower.

Tickets £3 available from St Michael’s Tower and the TIC.

Thursday, 18 August 11am, 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm

“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”.

A street theatre performance by Spaniel in the Works Theatre Company.

A re-enactment of some of Gloucester’s best known stories.

Great family fun for the holidays.  Takes place outside St Michael’s Tower.

FREE

Saturday 20 August 12 Noon

“The Joe Meek Story” – this was sold out last year, and many were disappointed – so it’s back again. Our local pop svengali; with new material, music and archive footage.

In St Michael’s Tower.

Tickets £2 available from St Michael’s Tower and the TIC.

Thursday 25 August at 1.30

Art workshop for children – Making Mosaics.

At St Michael’s Tower. Call Trudi on 01452 386007 for bookings.

Thursday 25 August 7.00 p.m.

“Saxon England and Gloucester”.

Gloucester’s own warrior Queen springs to life once more with tales of Viking raids, saints and miracles. Venue: St Michael’s Tower.

Tickets £2 available from St Michael’s Tower and the TIC.

Friendship Cafe

M S SOCIETY – GLOUCESTER & FOREST OF DEAN BRANCH

FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ

TUESDAY 23 AUGUST, 20 SEPTEMBER and 18 OCTOBER in ST MICHAEL’S TOWER, the CROSS, GLOUCESTER.

From 10am to 2pm.

FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY MS, OR WANTING INFORMATION ABOUT MS.

DROP IN TO MEET NEW AND OLD FRIENDS.

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE.

Events for July

Saturday 2 July 11 – 3
Water, Water Everywhere
at St Michael’s Tower
sea shanties,rope making, morris dancing
Free Entry
01452 526955

Tuesday 5 July 7.30
Historic Pub Tour
with local atuthor Darrel Kirby
£3.00 Starts at St Michael’s Tower
Tickets available at the TIC and Tower
01452 526955

Wednesday 6 July 1.30 – 4.30
St Michael’s Tower
Art Class – Theme – Gloucester Docks
To book a place call Trudi on 01452 386007
£2.50 includes materials and refreshments

Saturday 9 July 12 Noon
“The Romans are Coming”
A lecture at St Michael’s Tower
Tickets available at the TIC and Tower
£2.00
01452 526955

Tuesday 12 July 7.30 p.m.
The Robert Raikes Story
with Hugh Worsnip
includes a trip to the Robert Raikes Pub garden
£3. Starts at St Michael’s Tower
Tickets available at the TIC and Tower
01452 526955

Saturday 23 July 10 – 1
St Michael’s Tower
Art Class – Theme is Seagulls
To book a place call Trudi on 01452 386007
£2.50 includes materials and refreshments

Saturday 30 July
“The Rise and Fall of Gloucester Spa”
A lecture by Nick Rowles. Includes an
exhibition of old photos. £3
Tickets available at the TIC and Tower
01452 526955

Saturday 5 August 12 Noon
Roundheads V Cavaliers
Pistols, Prisoners and Pigs
The Siege of Gloucester tour
Starts at St Michael’s Tower
£3
Tickets available at the TIC and Tower
01452 526955