Minch Life

MLLC - Pam Singer “Down the Wye without a Paddle”
2026-09-17 12:00 - 15:30 UTC | The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, GL6 9AQ, United Kingdom
The speaker this month will be Pam Singer. 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

Minchinhampton Probus - "William Tyndale". Speaker - Alan Pilbeam.
2026-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP
Minchinhampton Probus meets fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday in the Porch Room, Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton. Starts at 10am – with coffee and a catch up with other members. The meeting comprises a brief business meeting for about 15 minutes then usually a guest speaker. Meeting finishes at noon.
We are a very friendly bunch of men from all sorts of backgrounds. The only qualification to join that that you are retired. The subject of each meeting is as varied as we are!
We regularly have visits to local industry and other social gatherings.
Potential new members are very welcome to attend. It would be helpful to know if you are coming! No jacket required.
President – Richard Smith. Speaker Secretary Steve Hoskin and Secretary John Collinson.
If interested, please contact Steve Hoskin 07511 324088

Minchinhampton Local History Group: Minchinhampton and the Civil War
2026-09-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
More information to follow.

Walking and Wildlife Group - led by Nick Hurst
2026-09-27 10:00 - 14:30
We are an informal group of friends who enjoy walking, wildlife, good company and the occasional trip the pub. You are very welcome to join us – but entirely at your own risk!!
All walks use public footpaths which may be steep, rough and slippery. Prepare accordingly.
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 9.00am on the morning the walk was planned.
Please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com to be added to the circulation list.

Women's Institute Meeting: A blue plaque tour of Gloucestershire
2026-10-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Minchinhampton Scout Hut (Coronation Hut), 16 Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BT
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity for women of all ages to meet together in a friendly, relaxed and warm atmosphere.

We spend a little time talking through local and national WI activities that are open to all members. This is followed by a talk given by a guest speaker on one of a wide range of engaging topics.

Refreshments and an opportunity to get to know each other and make new friends are key parts of every meeting.

You are welcome to attend some of our meetings as a visitor before joining.

For more information, contact Sandy (President) emery31@btinternet.com
Christina ( Secretary) gooch764@btinternet.com
Joy (Minch Life liason rep) joyburr005@gmail.com ‘

Minchinhampton Probus - "A Rock Band Mi Lud". Speaker Steven Hoskin.
2026-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP

MLLC - Kate Silverton “BBC, Red Carpet and Beyond”
2026-10-15 12:00 - 15:30 | The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, GL6 9AQ, United Kingdom
The speaker this month will be Kate Silverton. 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

Box Gardening Club: Sensory Gardens and Plants with fragrance
2026-10-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Speaker: Paul Green (who will bring his own plants)
For Garden Club enquiries please email Boxgarden@box-village.com

Minchinhamton Probus "My life in Motor Racing". Speaker John Clark.
2026-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP

Walking and Wildlife Group - Fungi in Cotswold Beechwoods
2026-10-25 10:00 - 14:30

Minchinhampton Local History Group: Witchfynder – History of witches and tales of Gloucestershire witches
2026-10-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Speaker: John Putley
More information to follow.

Women's Institute Meeting: A Photographic Journey through Patagonia
2026-11-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Minchinhampton Scout Hut (Coronation Hut), 16 Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BT

Minchinhampton Local History Group: The Glosters at Waterloo
2026-11-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Speaker: Andy Meller
More information to follow

Box Gardening Club: The secret gardens of the Cotswolds
2026-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Speaker: Victoria Summerley
For Garden Club enquiries please email Boxgarden@box-village.com

MLLC - Nigel and Alexandra Lloyd-Jones “Driving for Older Drivers”
2026-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, GL6 9AQ, United Kingdom
The speaker this month will be Nigel and Alexandra Lloyd-Jones. 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

Walking and Wildlife Group - a walk around the Heavens led by Neil Baker
2026-11-28 10:00 - 14:30
Neil Baker has agreed to lead a walk around the Heavens on 28 Nov ( ie the Sat, not the Sun). He is an enthusiastic guide to the archaeology of this lovely valley which has recently been bought by a community trust. He has asked that we make a donation to the Community Trust – SVP charge £10 per person for his walks.

We are an informal group of friends who enjoy walking, wildlife, good company and the occasional trip the pub. You are very welcome to join us – but entirely at your own risk!!
All walks use public footpaths which may be steep, rough and slippery. Prepare accordingly.
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 9.00am on the morning the walk was planned.
Please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com to be added to the circulation list.

Women's Institute Meeting: Tricks of the Mind
2026-12-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Minchinhampton Scout Hut (Coronation Hut), 16 Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BT

Minchinhampton Local History Group: Magic Lantern Christmas Show followed by AGM.
2026-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Speaker: Patrick Furley
More information to follow.

Box Gardening Club: Christmas Party
2026-12-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Times/venue to be confirmed at a later date.
For Garden Club enquiries please email Boxgarden@box-village.com

MLLC - Andy Meller “Cider Making and Wassailing; Two great local traditions”
2026-12-17 12:00 - 15:30 | The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, GL6 9AQ, United Kingdom
The speaker this month will be Andy Meller. 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

Walking and Wildlife Group - Minchinhampton Common
2026-12-27 10:00 - 14:30

Women's Institute Meeting: NFWI Resolution Meeting
2027-01-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Minchinhampton Scout Hut (Coronation Hut), 16 Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BT

Women's Institute Meeting: The Nelson Trust (our charity for 2027)
2027-02-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Minchinhampton Scout Hut (Coronation Hut), 16 Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BT

Women's Institute Meeting: Amy Johnson, Aviator
2027-03-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Minchinhampton Scout Hut (Coronation Hut), 16 Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BT
