Families from across Gloucester recently joined us at Bartongate Children and Family Centre for our Best Start Family Hub Open Day, a free community event packed with activities, information and support for families with children aged 0-5 years. We were delighted to welcome over 100 people to the event which brought together local organisations, professionals, playtime andContinue reading “Families enjoy the Best Start Family Hub Open Day”
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Game, set, matcha
A brand-new gelato imagined by Gloucester Academy students and brought to life by Gloucester producer, Wholly Gelato, will be available in Gloucester Services Farmshops this Summer, as part of our fifth Limited Edition project. Ten more year 9 students have been taking part in this year’s Limited Edition business skills course, which offers the opportunityContinue reading “Game, set, matcha”
Chair appointed to lead ambitious Pride in Place programme in Matson and Robinswood
A familiar face from Gloucester’s community scene has been appointed to lead the government’s Pride in Place programme in Matson and Robinswood. Jason Dunsford has been appointed following a recruitment process led by Alex McIntyre MP. Alex and Leader of the Council Jeremy Hilton were joined on the interview panel by members of the localContinue reading “Chair appointed to lead ambitious Pride in Place programme in Matson and Robinswood”
GGT Fest brings families together for two fantastic family days
Gloucestershire Gateway Trust were delighted to welcome families from across the community to GGT Fest; a fantastic way to celebrate an incredible first year of delivering open access, community-led Children and Family Centre services, and managing the Youth Support Services contract for Gloucester and the Forest of Dean. Across two fun-filled, free events – held inContinue reading “GGT Fest brings families together for two fantastic family days”
Reaching deeper: £2 million grant could change lives for a generation of Gloucestershire children
A new initiative to create better access to children and family services for families who may be hidden by social or geographical isolation across four districts of Gloucestershire will begin this Autumn, through a project funded by Summerfield Charitable Trust. The new Family Hubs Catalyst Programme will create a network of community-based support for familiesContinue reading “Reaching deeper: £2 million grant could change lives for a generation of Gloucestershire children”
Minister’s visit shines a light on youth work
Youth work in Gloucester and across the county had a moment in the spotlight last Thursday as Stephanie Peacock MP, Government Minister for Sport, Civil Society and Youth heard how things are changing for young people in the area and launched a brand-new youth night. It came as part of a visit by the MinisterContinue reading “Minister’s visit shines a light on youth work”
ICONic visit
Last week GGT were honoured to be visited by Baroness Hilary Armstrong and some of the fantastic team at ICON – the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods. The visit followed on from our event at the House of Commons last year, and we were delighted to introduce the group to some of our community partners and the neighbourhoods we work alongside.
New Limited Edition launches!
Exciting times as Smokin’ Beets sauce hits the shelves, created by Year 9 students from Gloucester Academy working with local legend Tom Hughes of Tubby Tom’s, as part of our third Limited Edition course. Earlier this year, the students completed the Limited Edition business skills course, which was created by us in collaboration with GloucesterContinue reading “New Limited Edition launches!”
Finding producers of the future on our doorstep
Supporting local producers has been at the heart of Gloucester Services ever since the vision of creating somewhere for motorists to stop and sample what the area has to offer was first put forward by residents. In the last quarter of 2023 we at GGT were delighted to introduce and support four new producers from the communities we work alongside.
Deck the halls with something really special
“I’d been looking for the perfect opportunity to introduce the sewing studio to Westmorland as I knew it could be a great connection. We’re always keen to bring in local producers, especially those in the communities we work alongside. Even better that this is a community group of women who all support each other and produce such unique handcrafted pieces. We were over the moon when they were commissioned for the Christmas decorations!”