Minch Life

Social Book Club
2024-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
A relaxing informal book chat over tea and coffee.
We normally have a subject or type of book that we discuss. This month it will be biography/autobiography. You can interpret this however you wish.

Hampton Probus: SS Great Britain
2024-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Speaker: Ian Caskie
Members with guests by Invitation.
For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk

MLLC - Speakers Sarah Dunning and Jane Lane “A story of rural diversification”
2024-05-16 12:00 - 15:30 | The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, GL6 9AQ, United Kingdom
The speakers this month will be Sarah Dunning and Jane Lane
Minchinhampton Ladies’ Lunch Club meets at the Old Lodge on (usually) the third Thursday of the month. There is a delicious lunch (chosen in advance) and a speaker. New members welcome but it is important to contact Biddy Hadfield before attending the lunch. bthadfield@btinternet.com

Bournemouth Male Voice Choir Fundraising Cotswold Tour at the Old Lodge
2024-05-16 19:00 - 19:30 | The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, GL6 9AQ, United Kingdom
Nailsworth Rotary are proud to present the award winning Bournemouth Male Voice Choir. They will be singing at Old Lodge on Minchinhampton Common. They will be singing in the garden from 7pm or just before if the weather is good. If the weather is not so good they will sing in the main restaurant for about thirty minutes. It will be an uplifting session reflecting their love of beer and the wonderful surroundings. There will be a bucket collection which will raise funds.
The Rotary club have raised a lot of money for Minchinhampton – in particular buying tents for the Cubs and Scouts.

NB. The Choir will be singing with the Stuart Singers on Saturday 18th May from 7pm – 9.30pm at the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester

Festival of Georgian Songs - a weekend of workshops, performance and feasting
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
A group of singers drawn from from Mtiebi and Amer-Imeri, renowned vocal ensembles from the Republic of Georgia, are touring the UK during May 2024, teaching and performing polyphonic songs, and appearing as guests of honour at a weekend residential event.
Ts’utisopeli (წუტისოფელი) is a word that has many related meanings in Georgian – sometimes translated as ‘small world’, ‘small village’, or even ‘brief life’. The centrepiece of the tour, this will be a full weekend of workshops, feasting and performance, bringing together our visiting Georgian ensembles, as well as singers from across the UK.
Workshops will be held in the historic Market House, and the beautiful, and highly resonant Holy Trinity Church. The full, detailed programme will be confirmed to all ticket holders shortly before the event, in line with the outline programme as outlined on the following link.
The weekend pass includes lunch and evening meals.
Youth discounts available (see online ticket booking for details)
Weekend £130/95
Saturday, with supra £85/65
Saturday day pass £60/45
Sunday pass, including concert £50/40
Supra only (subject to availability) £30/20
Concert only £15/10
Camping pass £20 per person for the weekend or £10 per person for one night. (No charge for under 18s)
For full details look at link: https://minchinhamptonmarkethouse.co.uk/festival-of-georgian-songs/

Friday Lunch Club
2024-05-17 12:00 - 14:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
All welcome to a two-course hot lunch with coffee, or tea, and all donations will support a a new project working with the Bishop of Masasi. Sign–up sheet at the back of the church to help with planning, and if you have particular dietary needs. For further information contact: Linda or Stephen Jarvis 884545.

NEW! Wood Fired Pizza in the undercroft
2024-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Undercroft, Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Menu as follows:

Margherita – san Marzano tomato, veggie parmesan, basil, mozzarella, olive oil.
Pepperoni – san Marzano tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, ‘nduja crumb, honey.
Aubergine – san Marzano tomato, oregano, garlic, basil, roasted aubergine, mozzarella.
Sausage – san Marzano tomato, basil, galic, red onion, house sausage, garlic crunchies.

Bookings in advance would be useful (but not essential) – please contact:

Mail – hello@midnightpizza.co.uk
Phone – 07800 742798
Website – www.midnightpizza.co.uk

Box Bar
2024-05-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Box Bar continues to lubricate the village on the first and third Friday of every month. It is well supported and has become a very enjoyable social hub for the village.
It serves wine, prosecco, gin and tonic, organic cider, organic lager and beers from Stroud brewery, plus a selection of soft drinks. The draft organic pale ale on sale is now gluten free.
The bar has a card reader, so you don’t need to bring cash. The profits from the bar help to fund the Village Hall.

Amberley Playgroup Pre-Loved Sale
2024-05-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Amberley Parish Rooms, Amberley, GL5 5JG, United Kingdom
The Amberley playgroup Pre-Loved Sale is back in a new format.

If you are looking to sell some of your outgrown or no longer used children’s clothes, toys and books. Get in touch and book a table please email @nearlynewapg@gmail.com

If your looking to shop consciously and affordably. Please come along and support the sale and grab a bargain!

There will be a cafe selling drinks cakes and bakes and an activity table for kids to play while you shop.

Free entry or £2 ticket on the door (includes Free tea/coffee and free item)

Amberley Gardening Club Plant Sale
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Amberley Shop on the Common, Holy Trinity Church, Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5JG
On the green between the Amberley Inn and Holy Trinity Church/Shop on the Common, GL5 5JG

Cash only – please bring plenty of change

Tea/Coffee and Cake and *BRIC-A-BRAC STALL*

Proceeds of above two to local good causes

Marking Day Celebrations
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, GL6 9AQ, United Kingdom
You know it’s really spring when Marking Day comes around and the cattle can start roaming Minchinhampton and Rodborough commons freely again after spending the winter on the farm.
Join Stroud Valleys Project and a host of other organisations, including the National Trust and Butterfly Conservation, for this FREE event, to help us to ‘mark’ Marking Day 2024.
There will be activities for all ages to enjoy, including walks and talks, activities, and displays – something for everyone!

POSTPONED: Quiz at Holy Trinity Church
2024-05-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
Teams of 6, don’t worry if you can’t raise a team – you will be buddied up with others.
£10 per person to include supper.
Tickets from Market Stores.

Minchinhampton Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting
2024-05-20 19:00 - 21:30 | The Trap House, West End, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JA, United Kingdom
Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the clerk to confirm details.
Email: clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
The agenda can be found on the Parish Council website before the meeting:
https://www.minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk/council-meetings.html

Minchinhampton Gardening Club: The History & Renovation of Painswick Rococo Garden
2024-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Minchinhampton School (C of E Primary Academy), School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
7.00 for 7.30pm
Painswick Rococo Gardens are one of the best preserved gardens from the early 1700’s nationwide but only due to tireless restoration over the last 40 years. Come and find out more! All members and guests are welcome as usual.
For more information please contact our Secretary John Fivash tel: 01453 764956 email: johnfivash@btinternet.com

Aston Down Bluebell Walk (Guided walk by Cotswold Wardens)
2024-05-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Aston Down, Aston Down Car Park, GL6 8HR, United Kingdom
No booking required
Difficulty: Moderate, Duration 2.5 hours, Distance: 5 miles
Start point: Car park near Aston Down Gliding Club, GL6 8HR
A circular walk from Aston Down, near Chalford. We walk to Daneway, near Sapperton and back.

Cotteswold Naturalists Field Club: Nature Conservation
2024-05-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Speaker: Dr Kathy Meakin
2.15 for 2.30 p.m. start.
Contribution of £2 from members and £5 from visitors is requested. Followed by refreshments at no additional charge.
Limited free parking at Village Hall. Additional parking available on the common.

Minchinhampton Parish Council Finance Committee
2024-05-21 19:00 - 21:30 | The Trap House, West End, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JA, United Kingdom

Minch Book Club
2024-05-21 19:00 - 21:30 | The Crown Inn, High Street Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
We usually meet on the third Tuesday of the month to chat, drink and talk about the book that has or hasn’t been read.
Contact: Rachel Montgomery at rachel@monty.one or 07715 303707.

This month’s book “Politics on the Edge” by Rory Stewart might not be everyone’s choice, so if you don’t want to read it it is suggested that you read one of last summer’s books that you didn’t read then.

Box Gardening Club: Houseplants and their Propagation
2024-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Speaker: Rebecca from Junglist Atelier in Nailsworth
The Gardening Club supports a great tradition in Box by promoting a love of gardens and gardening. Anyone is welcome to come along to events or to join the club. We have a show, party and outings as well as regular talks on subjects to suit all levels of skill and interest and a discount on seeds.
Annual Membership fees – £22 for a single member, £40 for family membership. Visitor £4 per talk.

Contact: Email BoxGarden@box-village.com
Or for more information:
Membership – Gill Ogle 01453 839041

M.A.P.S meeting (Minchinhampton Additional Needs Parent Support Group)
2024-05-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Minchinhampton Baptist Church (MBC) Office Room, Tetbury Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JH, United Kingdom
Welcoming all parents & carers of children with additional needs diagnosed/undiagnosed from Minchinhampton and beyond.

Vaping Deep Dive - a talk by Zoe Shuttleworth at MBC
2024-05-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Minchinhampton Baptist Church (MBC), Tetbury Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JH, United Kingdom
Vaping is now more popular than smoking amongst young people … but what do we know about the harms and risks of vaping? This session is aimed at parents, teachers, carers and guardians who would like to understand more about youth vaping.
Zoe Shuttleworth is a Director of It Happens Education and a drug & alcohol specialist, having worked in drug & alcohol treatment for 15 years.

Stroud Businesswomen's Network Meeting
2024-05-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Minchinhampton Golf Club, Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 9BE, United Kingdom
Members Meeting with speaker Alison Tarbuck of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Meeting Hosted by our Chair Tanya De Leersnyder

8.45 am doors open;
9.00am Come along for pre meeting chat and coffee

9.30am Start meeting with Chair’s introductions
9.35am Round-the-Room-Introductions 30 secs each
9.50am Shout Out
10.00am See speaker details above
10.30am Events announcements & requests to connect with other members
10.40am Informal Networking
11.00am Meeting Close

Non-members who would like a free introductory meeting to try us out please read the detail below.
Display Tables for Members: We have a MEMBERS’ DISPLAY TABLE in the meeting room. Please bring along your sample products/leaflets/flyers etc. First come first served!
Visitors/Guests are invited:
If you are a Friend of SBN perhaps you would like to try out a free introductory meeting at one of our Main meetings to see how we work with a view to joining. Drop us an email beforehand to enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk so that we can add you to our list. We always do a quick round the room introductions where you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business.

Minchinhampton Probus - “Reflections of a RFU President” - speaker Nigel Gillingham
2024-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP
Minchinhampton Probus meets in the Porch Room of Minch Church on every second and fourth Thursday in the month with coffee from 10 am. The meeting itself starts at 10.30 am.
New members and guests welcome. tony.e.simmonds@gmail.com

Wild Food Foraging Experience
2024-05-24 10:00 - 14:30 | Burleigh Court Hotel, Burleigh Lane Stroud, GL5 2PF, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of exploration and discovery as we venture out into the lush countryside to forage for wild ingredients with Rob our experienced Cotswold forager. Foraging is followed by a group lunch.
Learn about the various wild mushrooms, berries, fragrant herbs and edible flowers that grow right on our doorstep and how to incorporate them into your cooking.
After a morning of foraging, we’ll head back to Burleigh Court, where Head Chef Shaun and his talented team will create a mouthwatering lunch that celebrates the beauty and flavours of the Golden Valley.
Whether you’re a seasoned forager or just looking for a unique culinary adventure, this experience is not to be missed.
£49 per person including lunch

Plant Sale in the Undercroft
2024-05-25 09:00 - 13:00 | The Undercroft, Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom

A Life in Song (Tetbury Choir) in aid of Longfield Hospice Concert
2024-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
The Tetbury Community Choir, comprising 30 to 40 members, celebrates 15 years of bringing together residents from Tetbury and its surroundings for the sheer pleasure of singing under the guidance of Music Director David Kyle.
In a heartwarming gesture of support, the choir dedicates its upcoming concert, “A Life in Song,” to Longfield, an esteemed institution renowned for its compassionate care towards those nearing the end of life and their families. With a firm belief in Longfield’s mission, the choir endeavors to contribute to its continued growth through the funds raised from this event.
The concert promises an evening brimming with joyous melodies, punctuated by piano music and the recitation of poems and prose. Audiences can expect to be serenaded with uplifting tunes, including selections from the beloved musical “Les Miserables” and the soul-stirring “Locus Iste” by Bruckner. Encouraging active participation, attendees are invited to join in the singing, ensuring a memorable experience that leaves them humming catchy tunes and beaming with the joys of spring.

Bookings online: https://longfield.org.uk/event/tetbury-choir/
Tickets: £12.50 plus booking fee

MinchLife Walking and Wildlife Group - Orchids on the Common and River Frome
2024-05-26 10:30 - 13:00
Michael and Mary will be leading the walk. Please meet on Rodborough Common at the “double ” car park shortly after the turn for The Hithe (travelling from Minch). We will walk across the Common to the fort (early orchids), then descend across fields to the River Frome (possibility of dippers and kingfisher). Follow the canal to the pedestrian railway crossing, then climb back up to Rodborough Common through fields (stiles) and woodland.

Michael has said that they will refine the route, depending on the condition of the paths, but please be prepared for MUD – and a climb.
The Walking and Wildlife Group are an informal group of friends who enjoy, walking, wildlife, good company and the occasional trip to the pub. You are very welcome to join us – but entirely at your own risk!
We generally walk on the last Sunday of each month, starting at 10.30 and finishing by lunchtime, unless otherwise specified in the programme.
If the weather is very poor, we will cancel by email by 9am on the relevant morning.
All walks use public footpaths which may be steep, rough and slippery. Prepare accordingly.
Please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com to be added to the circulation list.

Summer Garden Opening Party - BBQ at the Ragged Cot
2024-05-26 16:00 - 21:00 | Ragged Cot, Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 8PE, United Kingdom
Get ready for the hottest summer party of the year! The Ragged Cot is excited to announce their summer garden opening party. It’s going to be a BBQ extravaganza!

Live music from 4pm to get you grooving till 9pm.
Each item on their BBQ menu is only £7. For just £7, you can indulge in mouth-watering dishes like Cumberland pork hot dog, cheese beef burger in a brioche bun, garlic & herb marinated chicken skewer, and more. And don’t worry, there are options for our vegan friends too – try the vegan burger or vegan sausages, all for the same price!
Tickets available from the website.

BANK HOLIDAY
2024-05-27

Craft Session for children aged 3+
2024-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
