FREE Pet Workshops

Pets at Home are running free pet workshops at their stores in Gloucester throughout the October half-term, with sessions aimed at children and young people. It's part of a wider programme they run in-store across the UK, so if you're in the city and have a young animal lover in the house, there's a good chance one of these will work for you.

The main thing to keep in mind is that spaces are limited and you need to book your place in advance. You can find what's on and secure a spot by searching your postcode or looking up your local store on their website.

As for what's actually on, the sessions are built around the October half-term. There's 'Pet Pals', which they run specifically during the break, and two scout-focused workshops: a 'Beaver Scout Animal Friend Workshop' and a 'Cub Scout Animal Carer Workshop'. If you've got kids in the scouts, those two are a natural fit, but Pet Pals is open more generally to children and young people.

It's a free thing, so there's no cost to join in. Just remember to book ahead, as the limited spaces mean they'll fill up.