As always, I can’t possibly list everything that’s going on over Christmas and the New Year. So here are a few things in our city that catch my eye – do let me know of others on my Facebook page (@Richard4Gloucester) or by email; thank you.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Best regards,
CHRISTMAS FAITH SERVICES
Gloucester Cathedral: https://gloucestercathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
St. Peter's RC Church: https://www.stpetersgloucester.org.uk/servicesandtimes.php
Dioceses of Gloucester: https://www.gloucester.anglican.org/events/
One Church: https://weareone.church/gloucester/
Ryecroft Mosque: https://masjidenoor.org.uk/prayer-times.php
SPORTING FIXTURES
Gloucester Rugby: https://www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk/
- Saturday 23rd December, 3pm – Gloucester v Northampton Saints (Home)
- Saturday 30th December, 5:30pm – Gloucester v Harlequins (Away)
Gloucester City AFC: https://www.gloucestercityafc.com/
Gloucester City Hockey: https://www.gloucestercityhockey.co.uk/
GL1 and Oxstalls Bookings:
- Oxstalls: https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/oxstalls/
- GL1: https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/gl1/timetables/
EVENTS
For a round up of activities and programmes (including where to find Santa!), please visit: https://www.visitgloucester.co.uk/christmas
Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) - Free:
- Some activities are already running with more from the 2nd to 7th January. Activities include parties, drama and science workshops, sports and games, art and crafts, as well as popular ticketed attractions. More information at: https://gloucestershirehaf.com/gloucester-city-haf/
- Register now at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/register-for-our-childrens-activities-booking-system/ - Applications for HAF close midday tomorrow (12th December).
Gloucester Morris Men and Mummers Dance - Free
12 noon on Boxing Day at Gloucester Cathedral
- More info at: https://gloucestercathedral.org.uk/whats-on/
Runaway Reindeer Trail - Free
13th December - 10th January
- Find the 12 festive reindeer hidden around Gloucester and unscramble their letters
- Weekly draw to win a £100 Gloucester Gift Card
- More information at: https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/runaway-reindeers/
The Christ-mouse Family Trail - Free
9th December - 7th January
- Follow and find the Cathedral mice as they tell a Christmas story
- Find them all and win a prize!
- More information: https://gloucestercathedral.org.uk/whats-on/the-christ-mouse-family-trail
Phoenix Café Bar, Abbeydale - All free entry:
- Family Christmas Disco with DJ Rossy, 6 – 9:30pm 15th December
- Live music, 7-10pm 16th December with Brian Black
- Christmas music and jumper night, 7 – 10pm 23rd December
- New Years Eve live entertainment, 7 - 10:30pm, 30th December with Ian Oliver
Magical Winter Lantern Trail at the Museum of Gloucester - £2 a sheet
Friday 1st December – Sunday 7th January
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sunday: 11am – 4pm
- More information and booking: https://www.museumofgloucester.co.uk/events/magical-winter-lantern-trail
Enchanted Forest at the Redwell Centre, Matson - £2 a ticket
Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st December
- 5 – 7:30pm (15 minute time slots)
- More information at: https://www.togetherinmatson.org/calendar
Gloucester Quays Ice Rink and Markets
- Christmas market - Free
- Every weekend from 4th November until 17th December
- Every weekend from 4th November until 17th December
- Ice rink - £11.50 for adults, £9.50 for children (11 – 16), £9 for children (3 – 10) and wheelchair users and a carer
24th November – 7th January
- Pre-book online at: https://www.gloucesterquays.co.uk/event/outdoor-ice-rink/
Matson Baptist Church
- 14th December
- 11am - 12pm: hot chocolate and nibbles for parents and toddlers.
- 12pm - 1pm: sensory play session.
- 15th December
- 10am - 12pm: festive tree decorations. No booking needed.
- 12:30pm - 2pm: local gospel choir 'Instruments of Praise'. No booking needed.
- 17th December
- 10:30am: Community Carol Service followed by Bring and Share Lunch
- For more information: https://www.matsonbaptist.org.uk/Articles/646920/Latest_News.aspx
Emergencies, Health and Domestic Abuse
- Police call 101, health issues NHS 111 and if life threatening emergency dial 999
- Samaritans give 24-hour telephone support on 01452 116 123
- Please only go to the Gloucester Royal if you’re a genuine A&E patient
- For issues – eg children’s colds - do use your local pharmacy or for worse problems the Gloucester Health Access Centre at Quayside is open every day 0800-2000 ring them on 336020 at 0800 sharp for a same day appointment
- If your GP is closed see emergencies above
- See details of mental health services on my website (opening times may vary): https://www.richardgraham.org/domestic-violence-and-mental-health
- Gloucester Mental Health Crisis Team 0800 169 0398
WELFARE SUPPORT
Food support:
- Gloucester Feed the Hungry: +44 7905 417266
- Gloucester Foodbank: https://gloucester.foodbank.org.uk/
Housing support:
- 01452 614194 or [email protected]
If you see someone sleeping rough or you have nowhere to sleep contact Streetlink:
- 0808 168 2443 or [email protected] or https://www.p3charity.org/services/gloucestershire-street-outreach
- Streetlink: https://thestreetlink.org.uk/
For help with benefits, debt and general advice: https://gloscab.org.uk/
If you have welfare concerns about a child ring: 01452 614194
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