⏩ The Gloucester Start: Friday July 18th
Mini market closed by police | 24-mile A417 diversion | Things to do this weekend in Gloucester
Good morning, welcome to Friday’s Start - the weekend’s almost here and there’s the usual run-down of things to do in today’s edition. Please do take a moment to share the Start or tell a friend too - it makes a big difference.
🌧️ Weekend weather: A weather warning for thunderstorms comes into force from 9pm tonight.
💔 Tributes were paid at Gloucestershire County Council and a minute’s silence observed for the young Gloucester family killed in the Air India disaster. Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa and their daughter Sara were remembered as ‘hardworking, caring and compassionate’. - Gloucestershire Live, via the Local Democracy Reporting Service
🚲 Central Gloucester has had the third highest number of bike thefts reported in the south west. There were 99 in area reported last year, behind only two of the busiest areas of Bristol. - Gloucestershire Live (interactive)
❌ A closure order has been placed on the Shirazoor Mini Market in Barton Street. The three-month police notice outlines reasons for the closure that may include criminal behaviour or activities causing a public nuisance. - Gloucester Neighbourhood Policing Team
🚨 Police are looking for a wanted man believed to be in Gloucester. Mark Warren didn’t turn up to court last month and officers so far have been unable to find him. - Gloucester News Centre
🎸 Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival makes its return over 10 days and in 10 different venues from next week. More than 60 performances are lined up from July 25th. - Punchline Gloucester
🚧 A 24-mile official diversion awaits drivers when the A417 is shut for several periods over the summer holidays. It will close for the Missing Link works from July 25th-28th, August 1st-4th and August 15th-17th. - Punchline Gloucester
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📌 A modern makeover and a fresh direction are coming to The Kings Theatre after its AGM was held last week. Volunteer roles will also soon be advertised to help with its day-to-day running. 👇
📌 City Church is having a soft launch of their new lunch club on Thursday 24th July, everyone is welcome to the table, book in advance if possible. 👇
📅 Weekend things to do
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🦁 Lions at Large trail throughout Gloucester and Cheltenham | Any time | Free | Details
⚒️ Festival of Archaeology: Multiple talks, workshops and activities across various venues | Until July 26th | Mostly free | Details
🥗 Gloucester Vegan & Health Fair at ZanV Garden | Saturday, 11am-3pm | Free | Details
🎹 What Are You Listening To? Northern Soul Day at The Folk of Gloucester | Saturday, 12pm-3pm | Free | Details
🕹️ Video Games Day at Elmscroft Community Centre | Saturday, 12pm-7pm | £5 | Details
Guns n Posers at The Dick Whittington | Saturday, 10pm | £3.80 | Details
🥘 Gloucester Quays Food Festival at Gloucester Quays | Saturday and Sunday | Free entry | Details
🍲 Gloucestershire Malayalee Association Food Carnival and Fun Fair at Elmscroft Community Centre | Sunday, 12pm-6.30pm | Free | Details
🚗 Gloucester Car Boot Sale Grand Reopening at Hempsted Meadows | Sunday, 8am | £5 sellers, 50p buyers (higher prices for early entry) | Details
🎈 The Giant Balloon Show at Gloucester Guildhall | Sunday, 11.30am | £10 adults, £8 children | Details
🎸 Jam Sessions at Cafe Rene | Sunday, 6pm | Free | Details
Top posts from Thursday’s Start:
❌ Councillor accused of 'scaremongering' over safety of council car parks and shopping centres
💡 Gloucester Cathedral announces 'powerful' light and sound installation
👐 Gloucester visitors rise to 8.3m