Minch Life

Box Gardening Club: Building a Wildlife Pond
2026-03-17 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Speaker: Diana White
For Garden Club enquiries please email BoxGarden@box-village.com

Cotswold Naturalists Field Club: The Life and Works of Edward Elgar
2026-03-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Speaker: Timothy Brain
2.15 for 2.30 p.m. start.
Contribution of £5 from visitors is requested. Followed by refreshments at no additional charge.
Limited free parking at Village Hall. Additional parking available on the common.

Kids Stuff Messy Play
2026-03-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Brimscombe Mill, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QN, United Kingdom
Kids Stuff Messy Play is held in the Sanctuary 10.30am – 11.30am every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month!
Plenty of space to explore stuff that is gloopy, squishy, wet and gooey!
Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes (or pick out some spares in our Circular Economy shop!)

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Minchinhampton Gardening Club - "Gardening for Wildlife"
2026-03-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Minchinhampton School (C of E Primary Academy), School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
Minchinhampton Gardening Club: This month’s meeting in the School Hall starts at 7.30pm on 16th March. The talk is by Helen Mugridge titled ‘Gardening for Wildlife’ . Members and guests are always very welcome.

Mincinhampton Parish Council - Finance Committee Meeting
2026-03-16 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

Mothering Sunday Cream Teas
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Amberley Shop on the Common, Holy Trinity Church, Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5JG
Treat Mum to a cream tea and be serenaded by Tom Parker and his harp. Booking essential.

SOLD OUT: Joe Pasquale hosted by Terry Alderton with House Band Hedgerow Experience
2026-03-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Tickets will be available from the bar staff week commencing 16th Feb.

Hurry and get yours quickly as they won’t last long.

Let's Create
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Brimscombe Mill, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QN, United Kingdom
Lets create- family friendly fun in the sanctuary space. Turn up, pay as you can, grab a coffee, get messy.

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Minchinhampton Movie Night: Green Book
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
The film is ‘GREEN BOOK’ which is based on a true story of a talented and well respected black concert pianist on a tour of the deep south of the USA in the days of segregation. His white driver/minder on the journey has little or no knowledge of classical music or his passenger’s celebrity, but gradually they become firm friends whilst meeting much racist opposition on the tour. The film received the Academy award of Best Picture and many other awards.
Doors open at 7pm. Tickets available from the Market Stores £7 (cash only please) from Monday 2nd March. Licensed bar available.

Box Bar (new date!)
2026-03-13 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 draught 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.
*Changed this month

Everything Connected: A Solo Exhibition
2026-03-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Brimscombe Mill, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QN, United Kingdom
This new body of work brings together painting and re-worked hand sewing, rooted in rave culture and radical positivity. Jemma’s practice opens up conversations around love, connectivity and the importance of creativity in these high-pressure, human times.
To mark the opening, we’re hosting a free rave-style launch party. DJ Marcus (In House) will be playing an uplifting soundtrack from 6-9pm – Come for the art, stay for a dance.
Food and drinks from 5pm at The Long Table
Exhibition open from 5pm
Dancing from 6-9pm
Free entry
Exhibition runs 13th – 21st March

World Day of Prayer (A women led, global, ecumenical movement)
2026-03-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Rodborough Tabernacle, Tabernacle Walk, Stroud, GL5 3UJ, United Kingdom
This year the local service for churches in Amberley, Brimscombe, Minchinhampton, Rodborough and Woodchester will be hosted by Rodborough Tabernacle. For 2026 the women of Nigeria have written a service that speaks to our need for peace and solace. All welcome. There will be refreshments after the service. Further information from Jo Smith 01453 834714.

Free Digital Support: Personalised 1-2-1 Appointments with Digi-champion
2026-03-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
Call in the library or telephone 01453 885497 to book your appointment.

Coach trip to Burford with Ian and Katie Jarvis
2026-03-13 09:00 - 17:00
Burford & Lunch at The Fox Inn, Barrington
Coach £22 Lunch (2 or 3 course) £30/38 (Total £52/60) per person
We’ve visited the Fox Inn in the village of Barrington several times — for coffee and cake,and for lunch. [*Unbidden image of weighing scales*]… [But who cares!] It’s a cracker, and we always find it hospitable, delicious, and reasonably priced. Situated on the banks of the Windrush, there are lovely strolls to be had in this pretty North Cotswold village. Even more temptingly, the food is absolutely excellent (and included; drinks extra). We’ll send a menu in due course (with choices); we can sort out food allergies.
You’ll definitely all know Burford, where we’ll also have time to have a shop and wander in the picturesque, famous High Street rising up from the medieval bridge and historic church. Individual shops, gallery, museum and England’s oldest pharmacy (open since 1734, though not on a Sunday) are on the menu. (We would mention the cafes and restaurants, but only the more robust of you will be interested, we feel.)
0915h Begin pickups
1030h Burford
1240h Transfer to Fox Inn
1300h Lunch
1515h Leave for Home

Ian (& Katie) Jarvis
Tel: +44 (0)1453 83 31 31
Mobile: +44 (0)7403 899 599
Mobile: +44 (0)7802 357 478

Amberley Gardening Club: Green Corridors
2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Amberley Parish Rooms, Amberley, GL5 5JG, United Kingdom
Speaker: Professor Clive Stainton
Exploring the flora, and some rare species, appearing along our railways; not a subject we generally pay much heed to. And for the ferro equinologists amongst you there will doubtless be some talk of trains too.
For further details about joining Amberley Gardening Club please contact Christopher Bailey at christo.p.bailey@outlook.com

Minchinhampton Probus - “Ralph Vaughan-Williams - Composer” - Dr. Tim Brain
2026-03-12 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 – John Flynn. Speaker Secretary Steve Hoskin and Secretary John Collinson.
If interested, please contact Steve Hoskin 07511 324088

Just Sing!
2026-03-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom

Scrabble Group
2026-03-10 10:15 - 12:15 | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
Newcomers welcome. For everyone who enjoys a good board game.

Minchinhampton Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:30 | The Trap House, West End, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JA, United Kingdom

Poetry and Words
2026-03-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
We meet on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Cotswold Club from 12.30 – 2.00pm. Bring along your favourite poem, maybe something you have written yourself, bring a couple of books to swap, or just come along for a chat. All welcome.

Poems in the Porch Room
2026-03-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP
Welcomes all, but especially people who are living with memory problems. We share poems and reminiscences. Now held on the second Monday of each month For more information please phone Jo Smith 01453 834714

Arkie's Quiz
2026-03-08 19:45 - 22:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at Arkie’s quiz nights!
Join us for challenging questions, fantastic prizes, and a lively atmosphere you won’t want to miss. Gather your friends, form a team, and put your knowledge to the test! Mark your calendars and make it a night to remember!
£4.00 per team of four.

Living Wreath Workshop & Lunch
2026-03-08 11:30 - 14:30 | Burleigh Court Hotel, Burleigh Lane Stroud, GL5 2PF, United Kingdom
Join us for a relaxed and creative afternoon ahead of Mother’s Day, set in the cosy surroundings of our Garden Bothy and overlooking the Golden Valley.
Begin with a guided living wreath workshop, where you’ll create your own natural wreath using planted bulbs and seasonal greenery. Designed to keep growing, your wreath can later be planted out into the garden and enjoyed long after the day itself — a beautiful, living keepsake of spring.
After the workshop, gather around the table for a main course of our much-loved Sunday roast, served at an unhurried pace in the manor.
Living wreath workshop Fireside Bothy setting Main course Sunday roast lunch £80 per person
A thoughtful, creative way to celebrate mothers, friends — or simply a Sunday well spent.
Spaces are limited. We’d love to welcome you

+44(0)1453883804
reservations@burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk

Repair Cafe - Sewing Special
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom

Coffee Morning at Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton.
2026-03-07 10:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
Coffee Morning, Porch Room

CANCELLED: Teatime Concert: Hannah Davey and friends
2026-03-07 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
Tea and cakes served in the porch room from 4.00pm. Admission free with retiring collection.

Sanctum: Lili holland-fricke + The Leaflets
2026-03-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Long Table, Brimscombe Mill, Stroud, GL5 2SA, United Kingdom
Lili Holland-Fricke is an experimental cellist and songwriter whose work explores the outer edges of her instrument, weaving introspective, dreamlike fragments into gently unsettling sonic worlds. She released her debut album ‘dear alien’ – a collaborative project with producer Sean Rogan – with Melodic Records last November, to widespread critical acclaim.
‘…an unexpected take on the meeting of improvised sound and avant-songwriting, buzzing with a quiet energy that both shields the listener from and submerges them in a distinctively contemporary discomfort ‘- The Quietus
‘Holland-Fricke and Rogan prove to be masters at entertaining the intersection between hope and melancholy, keeping you guessing with every passing note as each song unfurls with more complexity, confrontation, and abstraction than the last ‘- Far Out Magazine
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Nobody knows the true identity of the secretive ‘Leaf’ whose leaflets remain shrouded in mystery and myth. What is known is that their music is terrifying and captivating in equal measure’ a pressure cooker mix of guitar, industrial acoustic beats, heady samples, and something a whole lot stranger.

This is an intimate gig with limited spaces. Bookings online: https://thelongtablestroud.com/lili-holland-fricke

Dazzles' 80's Party at the Market House, Minchinhampton.
2026-03-06 19:30 - 23:00 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Get ready to rewind the clock and crank up the fun at Dazzles’ Super Fun 80s party!
Tickets £15. Ladies only, over 18s. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Sairah Ahmad - Celebrating 1 Year at Minchinhampton Post Office
2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Hello everyone it’s nearly my 1st year in the Post Office.
So on Friday 6th March I’m celebrating so please come join me in Minchinhampton Cotswold Club from 7pm onwards..

Folk Session
2026-03-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Folk Session hosted by Julian.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and community at our Folk Session, where Julian, a passionate and talented musician, leads a night of soulful tunes and storytelling. Whether you’re a long-time folk music enthusiast or new to the genre, this session is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in heartfelt melodies and connect with like-minded music lovers.
