Celebrating local changemakers and inspiring the next generation

Glos Girls Can: Celebrating local changemakers and inspiring the next generation

Join us for a dynamic panel event that celebrates the power and potential of women and girls in sport and physical activity. The panel will feature inspiring voices from our local communities, including women and girls who have broken down barriers and a male ally who has dedicated his energy to championing opportunities for them to thrive.

As part of Gloucester Rugby’s Kings Square Rugby Takeover, this conversation will shine a light on real experiences of getting into and staying active. We will explore the challenges, the support that made a difference, and the bold steps needed to ensure the next generation grows up with confidence, visibility and the belief that sport, physical activity and movement is for them.

At the heart of the discussion is a commitment to creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments where women and girls feel they truly belong. This is about opening doors, building confidence, and ensuring every woman and girl in our communities has access to sport and physical activity.

Whether you are a coach, parent, student, community leader, or someone who wants to find out more about local opportunities to be active and help make movement more inclusive, you will leave inspired, informed and ready to play your part in making change happen.

Meet the Panel:

Tash Neely - Calm Club

Janice Oliver - Swim Design Space

Guy Stirling-Lee - Active Gloucestershire

Léla Thomas - SOH Fit

Mel Nicholls - Dream Big

Panel Structure

13:50 - 14:40

• Welcome & Introduction
• Panel Discussion
• Quick-Fire Round & Audience Input
• Wrap-Up

Please note that this will take place inside the new City Campus & that there will be theatre style seating, with the panel at the front.

Part of the Kings Square Rugby Takeover - Gloucester’s BIGGEST Community Rugby Celebration!

This panel is one of many exciting activities happening during Gloucester Rugby’s biggest-ever city centre event.

We’ve joined forces with Gloucester Rugby, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester Food Dock, King’s Walk and Kings Square to bring an unforgettable day of rugby, music, food, and family fun to the heart of the city!

📅 Saturday 30th August 2025

🕥 10:30am – 7:00pm (Panel: 13:50 - 14:40)

📍 Kings Square, Gloucester

🎟 FREE and open to all!

Here’s what’s in store:

🏆 Live screening of the Women’s Rugby World Cup – including England’s Red Roses vs Samoa

🏉 Touch rugby, walking rugby & kids’ activities

🎮 VR matchday experience straight from Kingsholm

🎤 History talks & sessions (Our Panel!)

🎶 Live music curated by The Music Works

🍔 Delicious street food from Gloucester Food Dock

📸 Player appearances & meet-and-greets with the Gloucester Rugby squad!

PLUS: Dive into interactive fun at the University of Gloucestershire Experience Zone – something for everyone!

Don’t miss this huge celebration of community and rugby – the perfect way to wrap up the summer holidays.