# Gloucestershire Events Calendar 2008 > Gloucestershire events calendar for 2008, month by month, listing festivals and what was on, including weekly ski and snowboard sessions at Robinswood Hill. URL: https://cotswolds.info/gloucestershire/events.shtml Section: Gloucestershire Last updated: 2009-01-03 Click on the month you would like to see the Events Calendar for. January February March April May June July August September October November December ![Gloucestershire events](https://cotswolds.info/images/eventscalendar/gloucestershire_events.jpg) **Selection of Events, What's On and What's Happening in Gloucestershire 2007** For Gloucestershire events also see Cotswold Events. For other events in the six counties of the Cotswolds see the links below. ### January 2008 **January 2008 - January 2009 - Every Wednesday - Ladies Morning & Ski Coaching Evening Ski and Snowboard Centre **Ramada Hotel and Resort Gloucester, Matson Lane, Robinswood Hill, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 6EA Tel: 08702 400375 Fax: 01452 524547 Friendly 2 hour session for ladies who want to improve their skiing techniques. The session includes a break for tea and coffee and biscuits. Minimum recreational standards apply. **Every Wednesday at 10.00am to 12 noon.** Skiers who want to improve their techniques will hugely benefit from this group coaching session and receive some individual tuition. Minimum recreational standards apply. **Every Wednesday from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. ****For more information please call 01452 874842.** **January 2008 - January 2009 - Every Thursday - Pre-school Tubing Sessions ****Ski and Snowboard Centre **Ramada Hotel and Resort Gloucester, Matson Lane, Robinswood Hill, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 6EA Tel: 08702 400375 Fax: 01452 524547 Enjoy a supervised downhill tubing ride in our rubber rings with your toddler. Only £5.50 for the both of you. Great fun in a safe environment! Parents must stay with children at all times. Please bring gloves and wear comfortable trousers and long sleeves. For more info or to book call 01452 874842. **Every Thursday at 10.30am until 11.30am.** **January 2008 - July 2008 - Cherry and White Open Air Market ****Kings Square,** Kings Walk, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1RY Come along to the Cherry and White market within Kings Square. Over 40 regular stalls including display sites from fashion, food, household goods, plants and many more. **Every Friday and Saturday from 8.30am to 4.00pm for the Public &and 7.00am to 4.00pm for Traders.** **January 2008 - December 2008 Street Dance Classes** **Linda Virgos Studios,** Naas Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4SD Learn the basics of Street Dance, including some wicked moves. You will be able to learn hip hop, street dance, locking & popping. Every Monday. Beginners 6.15pm - 7.15pm, Intermediates 7.45pm - 8.45pm **January 2008 - June 2008 - Gloucestershire 1000** **University of Gloucestershire,** P O Box 220, Pittville Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL50 2QF Tel: 01242 532000 This year marks the 1000th birthday of the County of Gloucestershire and an extensive programme of events is being devised to mark the occasion. Dedicated to encouraging events and activities to promote the history, geography, culture and achievements of Gloucestershire's sons and daughters. Runs until Spring 2008. **January 2008 - 19th February 2008 - Musiclab - The Guildhall Open Stage** **Gloucester Guildhall,** 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire.GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 Musiclab is a monthly Open Stage open to all. Fumblingly amateur or famously accomplished, it's about being creative, performing, sharing ideas and encouraging. We'll provide the PA and the audience, just bring your ideas and inspiration. FREE ENTRY. Tuesdays 15th January and 19th February at 8.00pm. BACK TO TOP ### February 2008 **1st February 2008 - 23rd February 2008 - From Tales of Gloucester Series - Photographs by Andy Moxon** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 Moxon reveals a work in progress, environmental portraits of Gloucester individuals whose lives he is currently shadowing and documenting. The project will take another two years to complete, but these striking images already speak volumes **7th February 2008 - Off Centre** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 This all-new comedy sketch show features award-winning Gloucestershire performers backed by a team of award-winning writers. This 'pilot' show, if successful, will become a regular fixture. Come and watch us soar like an eagle on the currents of your laughter, or fall like a H-bomb on the nuclear fallout of your silence. This show may contain material that may offend some **8th February 2008 - Acoustica: Vijay Kishore** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 Over the past year singer songwriter Vijay Kishore has quietly been causing a stir amongst both his peers and the wider music industry alike. Since those early fledging but still breathtaking shows, Vijay has gone on to support the likes of Ray Davis, Jamie T and Newton Faulkner, winning over new fans wherever he goes. Seated concert. **9th February 2008 - School's Out!** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 In 1999 a DJ called Bobby Sanchez got fired from a trendy club in Londond for playing Shakin Stevens tune for a bit of a laugh. Little did he know he was onto something huge. Get dressed up in school uniform, grab you mates and come and dance. Listen to tunes from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the early 00's. Don't miss the giant games for grown-ups. **15th February 2008 - Rhod Gilbert: Who's Eaten Gilbert's Grape?** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 The hilarious welsh misery has been invited to perform at every major comedy festival in the world. He's recently been listed in The Times 'Top 50 Comedians' poll and has appeared in 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks'. Don't miss out! Over 14's only. This show may contain material that may offend some people. **16th February 2008 - Wired 2008: New Bands Showcase** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 Gloucester's Wired music project has been turning up the volume for young bands in the city for six years, offering up studio time, industry advice and a huge gig at the Guildhall. This gig is open to all ages. **20th February 2008 - The Comedy Club 4 Kids** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 A real, proper comedy club where the UK's best comedians do their stuff without the swearing or rude bits. The show has gone down a storm in fromt of family audiences, and comes to us direct from London's West End. A different show every time, suitable for kids over 6 **23rd February 2008 - Gloucester RFC V Newcastle Falcons** **Gloucester Rugby Club,** Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 3AX Tel: 0871 871 8781 Come along to see Gloucester RFC take on the Newcastle Falcons in their home ground. **Guiness Premiership. Kick off at 3.00pm.** **28th February 2008 - The Beat + Neville Staple** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 The legendary Ranking Roger, Everett, Saxa and Neil Deathridge plus Tony O'Donnell, Andy Pearson, Dave Wright on keyboards and Roger's son Murphy are The Beat. Combining bone fide classics and some brand new material, the boys are sure to be on fire. Over 14's only. **29th February 2008 -** **Bounce!** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 The Guildhall's monthly indie club is back for 2008 with a big night of indie, rock'n'roll, rave, pop and punk. We're now running two separate events in one night - one for the youngsters and one for the older ones BACK TO TOP ### March 2008 **8th March 2008 - Gloucester RFC V London Irish** **Gloucester Rugby Club,** Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 3AX Tel: 0871 871 8781 Come along to see Gloucester RFC take on London Irish in their home ground in the **Guiness Premiership. Kick off at 3.00pm.** **22nd March 2008 - Gloucester RFC V Leicester Tigers** **Gloucester Rugby Club,** Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 3AX Tel: 0871 871 8781 Come along to see Gloucester RFC take on the Leicester Tigers in their home ground. Guiness Premiership. Kick off at 8.00pm. BACK TO TOP ### April 2008 **12th April 2008 - Gloucester RFC V Saracens** **Gloucester Rugby Club,** Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 3AX Tel: 0871 871 8781 Come along to see Gloucester RFC take on the Saracens in their home ground. Guiness Premiership. Kick off at 3.00pm. **19th April 2008 - Gloucester RFC V Leeds Carnegie** **Gloucester Rugby Club,** Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 3AX Tel: 0871 871 8781 Come along to see Gloucester RFC take on Leeds Carnegie in their home ground. Guiness Premiership. Kick off at 3.00pm. BACK TO TOP ### May 2008 **2nd May 2008 - 4th May 2008 - Jumping at the Woodside** **Gloucester Guildhall**, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 After a fabulous 2007 event you can now look forward to more excitement for the 2008 JATW We have a stack full of ideas to yet again give you a great weekend of Workshops, Dances, Bands, performances and pure dance bliss **10th May 2008 - Gloucester RFC V Bath Rugby** **Gloucester Rugby Club,** Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 3AX Tel: 0871 871 8781 Come along to see Gloucester RFC take on Bath Rugby in their home ground. Guiness Premiership. Kick off to be confirmed. **26th May 2008 - Cheese Roll** **Coopers Hill,** Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Tel: 01452 396572 Fax: 01452 504273 An old tradition of throwing a cheese down a very steep hill and seeing who may be the first to catch it, without breaking their neck! BACK TO TOP ### June 2008 **7th June 2008 - Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra** **Gloucester Cathedral**, College Green, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 2LR Tel: 01452 528095 Fax: 01452 300469 Adams - A Short Ride in a Fast Machine, Strauss - Four Last Songs and Decio - The Gloucester Symphony. Tickets available from Gloucester Toruist Information Centre on 01452 396572. Saturday 7th June from 7.30pm. **14th June 2008 - Gloucester Medieval Fayre** **Westgate Street**, Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 2NW Details to be confirmed BACK TO TOP ### July 2008 **19th July 2008- 2nd August 2008 - Gloucester Festival** **All gate streets,** Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 2DP The 2008 Gloucester Festival is programmed to take place from Saturday 19th July until Saturday 2nd August 2008. It will begin with the Gloucester Carnival Procession on Saturday 19th July. The 2008 Carnival theme is 'Food and Drink'. **26th July 2008 - 3rd August 2008 - Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival 2008** **All gate streets,** Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 2DP This is the 8th annual festival which grows in attractiveness and attendance every year, bringing true American bluesman together with a mixture of touring international artistes and the best UK acts. BACK TO TOP ### August 2008 **11th August 2008 - 14th August 2008 - Heritage Open Days** **All gate streets,** Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 2DP Heritage Open Days celebrates England's fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. BACK TO TOP ### September 2008 **14th September 2008 - Frampton Country Fair** Frampton on Severn, Glos. 10am to 5.30pm. www.framptoncountryfair.co.uk ## Gloucestershire Events 2008 This page last modified Saturday, 03-Jan-2009 14:39:57 GMT