Community News, Information & Advice

[Monday 13th of June] Today, the first community facility at Coopers Edge will open. The new temporary community centre will provide a place for residents to come together as well as a space to run activities for the local community. ‘The Coopers Edge Trust in partnership with Gloucestershire University has been selected to be part […]

If you are 18-25, unemployed and interested in a career in the construction industry – join our free training programme! See if this programme is for you on our taster day: 15th June 2011 For more information please contact Marguerite Doherty on 0117 943 4945 or email marguerite.doherty@princes-trust.org.uk or  – copy & paste this link ito […]

The project is aimed at 13-19 year olds but there are opportunities to volunteer for anyone older!

Being the 75th year of Gloucester’s Carnival Procession, we would like to get as many new faces involved as possible and want YOU to take part! We would also appreciate it if you could help us to spread the word – We’ve got Five Good Reasons why people should get involved:- 1. New route! This […]

The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Circus Stars. Children will be encouraged to read six or more books during the school summer holidays and collect rewards along the way, as well as a medal or a certificate for successfully completing their challenge. Throughout the school summer holidays, libraries throughout Gloucestershire will run […]

A card containing vital information which could prove crucial if a motorcyclist is involved in a collision has been launched in Gloucestershire. The CRASH card is the size of a credit card and fits inside the crash helmet. It provides personal details to help ambulance crews if the motorcyclist is injured in a road traffic […]

Gloucester and District Christian Choir’s next rehearsal  is on Monday 13th.June 2011 at St Mary’s Congregational Church Archdeacon Street, Gloucester at 7.45p.m. until 9.30 p.m. New members across the County are welcome to join the choir in rehearsals of a range of new and well-known gospel and secular songs for its  forthcoming series of Summer […]

“Ships Ahoy” for August! Gloucester’s award-winning Tall Ships Festival is back! The fantastic Tall Ships will sail into the city for the weekend of the August Bank Holiday, Friday 26th – Sunday 28th. This year’s festival builds on the success of the 2009 event where more than 75,000 vistors were in attendance. The festival is […]

The consultation questionnaire has nos gone LIVE! The questionnaire can either be completed on-line OR printed out to be filled in by going here:–  http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=104189 Bus users across Gloucestershire are being urged have their say on plans to fundamentally redesign the county’s subsidised bus network. From Monday 16th May, Gloucestershire County Council will be asking […]