Kushti Divvus - a Taste of Gloucester's Romany Flavours

Event Details
Kelly Marie Horsley was born into the Romany/Gypsy community in Gloucester – her mother’s first language is Romany. Kelly has been recording its rich heritage and histories across
Event Details
Kelly Marie Horsley was born into the Romany/Gypsy community in Gloucester – her mother’s first language is Romany. Kelly has been recording its rich heritage and histories across the generations and along with an exhibition curated with Marsha O’Mahony and Georgia Williams at The Folk, you’ll have an opportunity to taste the flavours of this community.
The day will include live Romany music, campfire food, peg making, plus am illustrated talk from Kelly. This is a free event but it is essential that you book here to secure your spot.
Voices Gloucester is committed to ensuring that the projects and events that we organise and support, contribute to the environmental wellbeing of Gloucester. Where possible please use public transport to attend this event.
By train: Gloucester train station is approximately a 15 minute walk. The Station is part of several major lines including Cardiff Central, Birmingham New Street and London Paddington. Regular services run to and from Gloucester throughout the day. For more information please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 08457 48 49 50.
By bus: the “St Nicholas Church” bus stop is 2 minutes walk from the venue and serviced by buses 11, 353, 676 and 781. For more information visit www.stagecoachbus.com. Opposite the train station is the bus station which connects main bus routes from Cheltenham and around Gloucestershire.
By bike: parking is available at the venue.
By car: Westgate Street car park is a 3 minute walk from the venue. Note that it is pay and display.
Special thanks to The Folk of Gloucester for hosting this event.

Location
The Folk, Bishop Hooper’s House
99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2PG
Time
(Saturday) 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Gloucester
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Roman History (AD43 - c.410)
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2nd floor, Kings House
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