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Professionals before the war: Gloucester Ukraine Festival reignites Ukraine’s top talent
Picture the scene: you’re a professional performer. You’ve worked hard to get where you are now. You’ve got bookings around the country, you’ve been...
The Tower reopens!
After many months of closure, St Michael's Tower will be reopening on Saturday April 5th. It will be serving teas, coffees and tourist...
Trust welcomes new Tour Guides in special Mayoral ceremony
Gloucester Civic Trust Welcomes New Tour Guides in Special Mayoral Ceremony Gloucester Civic Trust proudly welcomed a new group of trained tour...
Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend 25-27 April 2025
Professor Janina Ramirez is pleased to announce the History Festival Spring Weekend: I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that the History Festival’s...
Meet Alan Myatt: Gloucester’s professional Henry VIII
Ahead of his appearance at Tudor Day on the 19th of April at The Folk of Gloucester, we interviewed local icon Alan Myatt about what it’s like to...
Folk of Gloucester nominated for Cultural Venue of the Year
We're delighted to announce that The Folk of Gloucester has been nominated for Cultural Venue of the Year in the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards...
New treasurer needed for Gloucester Civic Trust
Gloucester Civic Trust is looking for a new treasurer to join its dynamic Council of Management board of Directors. The Charity Gloucester Civic...
Six mighty women from history and science – in puppet form
In recognition of International Women’s Day and British Science Week, on Saturday the 8th of March The Folk of Gloucester is inviting families to...
How local folklorists found possible proof of ancient winter tradition in Gloucestershire
A chance conversation with a 90-year-old local man revealed evidence of a centuries-old folk custom that had nearly passed out of living memory.
Guided Walks of City to run during winter months
Guided Walks of the City usually run from April through to the end of September. This winter we will be offering Guided Walks on Saturday mornings...